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tie

1. a structural member carrying tension, such as a tie beam or tie rod

2. the US and Canadian name for sleeper (on a railway track)

3. Music a slur connecting two notes of the same pitch indicating that the sound is to be prolonged for their joint time value

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tie [tī]

(civil engineering)

One of the transverse supports to which railroad rails are fastened to keep them to line, gage, and grade.

(electricity)

Electrical connection or strap.

tie wire

(engineering)

A beam, post, rod, or angle to hold two pieces together; a tension member in a construction.

(mining engineering)

A support for the roof in coal mines.