Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

intertie

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English

Syllables
in-ter-tie
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In any framed work, a horizontal tie other than sill and plate or other principal ties, securing uprights to one another.

noun

A bond or support.

verb

To interlink.

Etymology

From inter- + tie.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

interties (plural) interties (present, singular) intertying (participle, present) intertied (participle, past) intertied (past)

Frequently Paired Words

crossbeam girder

Questions

What does intertie mean?
In any framed work, a horizontal tie other than sill and plate or other principal ties, securing uprights to one another.
Where does intertie come from?
From inter- + tie.

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