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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As Agent Duross began to discuss photos of package tie-down straps and bungee cords that were found in the van, Horner’s defense team objected to questions about why those items were important in the case, saying that anything Duross was told by someone else would be hearsay.
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Its elegant twill pattern is both durable for rigorous travel and premium-looking for serving looks at the airport, while its interior has an expandable compartment, one mesh pocket, and elastic tie-down straps to keep your belongings from shuffling around.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The hard coolers often have features like tie-down loops and latches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and voice control, an electronic parking brake, a 60/40 split rear seat, a fold-down armrest and tie-down hooks.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
Pelican includes a tow rope and integrated rim indentations for securing bungee cords or tie-downs.
—Harry Spampinato, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026
Using multiple secure tie-down spots can be key for transporting a tree safely.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The interior of the door has rows of airline tie-down track that allow for mounting bikes and other gear vertically inside the van.
—New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025
Traditional rodeo events include bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway, tie-down and team roping and steer wrestling.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Its elegant twill pattern is both durable for rigorous travel and premium-looking for serving looks at the airport, while its interior has an expandable compartment, one mesh pocket, and elastic tie-down straps to keep your belongings from shuffling around.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The hard coolers often have features like tie-down loops and latches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Dual-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and voice control, an electronic parking brake, a 60/40 split rear seat, a fold-down armrest and tie-down hooks.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
Pelican includes a tow rope and integrated rim indentations for securing bungee cords or tie-downs.
—Harry Spampinato, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026
Using multiple secure tie-down spots can be key for transporting a tree safely.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The interior of the door has rows of airline tie-down track that allow for mounting bikes and other gear vertically inside the van.
—New Atlas, 9 Nov. 2025
Traditional rodeo events include bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway, tie-down and team roping and steer wrestling.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Tie-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-down. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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