(idiomatic, intransitive) To marry, wed, get married. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tie, the, knot.

to constrain, or to confine within set limits. / to secure as if with a rope or hook.

(rail transport, US) A heavy, preserved piece of hewn timber laid crossways to and supporting the rails of a railroad or a member of similar shape and function of another material such as concrete.

A necktie consisting of a heavy cord held in front by an ornamental clasp or slide.

A type of cravat or necktie with a narrow neckband and wide wings laid one across the other.

The most formal kind of eveningwear for men, consisting of an evening tailcoat, trousers with strips of braid down the side seams, white stiff-fronted shirt, white bow tie and waistcoat with or without sash.

(countable) A black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket.

A slender metal rod used to support or reinforce part of a structure by connecting two pieces. / Either of a pair of rods that link the steering mechanism to the front wheel or axle of some vehicles.

Moderately formal; usually requiring a dinner jacket (tuxedo) for men.

Of an event: very formal; usually requiring a tailcoat for men.