tie-down

noun

ˈtī-ˌdau̇n 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigators later determined that during the first segment of the flight, crews experienced issues with some of the cargo’s tie-down straps. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Then in the late winter, Mathon proposed rezoning all of its 188-acre Waterford Parkway South property, including the former airport’s runways and tie-down areas as well as large expanses of woodlands. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Instead of securing to the truck frame outside the pickup bed like traditional Alaskan slide-in campers, the HS 640 leaves enough space to secure to the truck bed tie-down points, delivering a cleaner look. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tie-down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown