Ligature /(lĭg"ȧ*tū̇r; 135)/

Lig·a·ture

Ligature

n.
  1. The act of binding.
  2. Anything that binds; a band or bandage.
  3. A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage. (Surg.)
  4. The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.
  5. Impotence caused by magic or charms. [Obs.]
  6. A curve or line connecting notes; a slur. (Mus.)
  7. A double character, or a type consisting of two or more letters or characters united, as æ, fi, ffl. (Print.)

Ligature

v. t.
  1. To ligate; to tie. (Surg.)