noun
tying
TEYE-ihng
noun
1
The action of fastening something with string, rope, or a knot.
"The tying of the boat to the dock took only a moment."
"He struggled with the tying of his shoelaces as a toddler."
How to Use Tying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of fastening or securing something, usually with a knot.
Common pairings
tying a knot
tying shoelaces
tying the score
Word Forms
tyings plural
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Etymology
The -ing form of "tie," tracing back to an Old English word meaning "to connect."