: a fitting or a system of lines and fittings used to secure something (such as an aircraft or cargo)

Examples of tie-down in a Sentence

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Consider adding safety measures such as tie-downs or clips that attach the tree to a wall for extra stability. Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024 The carry-on opens up to one deep compartment that holds everything in place with adjustable tie-down straps. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 Inside, this bag has a large zippered pocket on the opening flap, a tie-down compression flap, two more zippered pockets, and a detachable fold-out suiter and wet bag. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 In addition to holding up the bed, the tie-down rails can be used for mounting hardware and accessories like the paper towel holder pictured in photos. New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024 The interior contains a mesh zip pocket for organization and tie-down straps to keep your belongings secure. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024 The interior is fully lined and has multiple pockets, plus tie-down straps to improve organization. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024 Completing the easy-lift tailgate is an outside step for access to be bed, six tie-downs, a 400-watt power inverter and outlet and an LED Light. James Raia, The Mercury News, 16 June 2024 Ground anchor systems, including bungee cords, tie-down kits. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tie-down was circa 1942

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“Tie-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-down. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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