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(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones. / (figuratively) That which binds or acts as a ligament.

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ligament

Source Word

ligament

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

figuratively

Japanese Meaning

骨と骨を結ぶ頑丈な組織（靱帯） / 比喩的に、結びつけるものや連結するもの

The surgeon carefully repaired the torn ligament in the athlete's knee.

外科医は選手の膝にある断裂した靱帯を慎重に修復した。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) That which binds or acts as a ligament.

Justice is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.

ligaments

（ plural ）