tie-down
noun
: a fitting or a system of lines and fittings used to secure something (such as an aircraft or cargo)
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Those who prefer can opt to keep their bikes inside the doors, either secured down via the rear garage tie-down track or more easily accessible via an available slide-out tray.
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New Atlas, 24 July 2025
In the tie-down event, a calf is released into the arena at full speed.
—Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Securing outdoor furniture and toys (think large trampolines) with bungee cords or tie-downs designed for heavy winds will help prevent damage to your home or others.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Switchback is designed to fit midsize and full-size pickup trucks, easily securing into place via tie-downs.
—New Atlas, 3 July 2025
Those include bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Among the activities: bareback riding, steer wrestling, mutton bustin' (a special kids' event), team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 31 May 2025
The options on the test truck are: the towing technology package for $850, the rear differential skid plate for $355, the trailer ball mount for $70, the spray-on bed liner for $575, and the mini tie-down plates for $45.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The most common options include tie-down straps with hooks, elastic straps, magnets and door flaps.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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New Atlas, 24 July 2025
In the tie-down event, a calf is released into the arena at full speed.
—Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Securing outdoor furniture and toys (think large trampolines) with bungee cords or tie-downs designed for heavy winds will help prevent damage to your home or others.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Switchback is designed to fit midsize and full-size pickup trucks, easily securing into place via tie-downs.
—New Atlas, 3 July 2025
Those include bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Among the activities: bareback riding, steer wrestling, mutton bustin' (a special kids' event), team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 31 May 2025
The options on the test truck are: the towing technology package for $850, the rear differential skid plate for $355, the trailer ball mount for $70, the spray-on bed liner for $575, and the mini tie-down plates for $45.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The most common options include tie-down straps with hooks, elastic straps, magnets and door flaps.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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“Tie-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-down. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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