n.
1.(music) a group of notes connected by a slur
2.character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
3.a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
4.thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
5.something used to tie or bind
6.the act of tying or binding things together
Idiom of the Day
give credit where credit is due
to acknowledge or thank someone who deserves it
We gave credit where credit is due and thanked the cook for her hard work.