Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tiedown

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.03 in modern English

Syllables: tiedown
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rope, strap, chain, or line used to secure a load or item.

noun

The assembly to which something is secured using a tiedown.

noun

The act of securing something using a tiedown.

Example Sentences

"The rules in this section apply to tiedown assemblies (including chains, cables, steel Straps, and fiber webbing), other securement devices, and attachment or fastening devices used in conjunction therewith, which are used to secure cargo to motor vehicles in transit."
"He didn't tell her, but when he'd heard she would be in a place with a functioning airstrip he'd been in such a hurry to arrange for the days off and get out to his tiedown at Merrill Field that he hadn't bothered to ask."
"Accomplish aircraft tiedown by utilizing mooring points shown in figure 2-28."

Etymology

Deverbal from tie down.

Inflected Forms

tiedowns (plural) tie-down (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

holdback holddown

Synonyms

tie down strap ratchet strap lashing strap

Questions

What does tiedown mean?: A rope, strap, chain, or line used to secure a load or item.
Where does tiedown come from?: Deverbal from tie down.

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