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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

To tie a person's or animal's feet together; originally all four legs of a quadruped. / (figuratively) To render helpless.