tie-down
noun
: 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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Ground anchor systems, including bungee cords, tie-down kits.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
Sledgehammers, led by Fred Whitfield, seven time tie-down roping world champion.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
Every bag has a three-step telescoping handle, four quiet spinner wheels, a TSA combination lock, top and side handles, and an organized interior with tie-down straps on one side and multiple zip compartments on the other, including a separate mesh pocket.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
The main compartment is well organized with tie-down straps, multiple accessory pockets, and a removable, quart-sized wet pocket for your toiletries.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
It’s equipped with mounting hardware and tie-down plates to fasten it to a truck bed or roof rack.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
With various pockets and tie-down straps, this suitcase can fit clothing, shoes, and a toiletry bag comfortably.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
The Sable's luggage rack wins big points with its tie-down hooks and accessory-mounting points.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023
Some cargo hitch carriers come with weatherproof covers, ratchet straps, and elastic tie-down cords.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2023
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 May 2024
Sledgehammers, led by Fred Whitfield, seven time tie-down roping world champion.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
Every bag has a three-step telescoping handle, four quiet spinner wheels, a TSA combination lock, top and side handles, and an organized interior with tie-down straps on one side and multiple zip compartments on the other, including a separate mesh pocket.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
The main compartment is well organized with tie-down straps, multiple accessory pockets, and a removable, quart-sized wet pocket for your toiletries.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
It’s equipped with mounting hardware and tie-down plates to fasten it to a truck bed or roof rack.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
With various pockets and tie-down straps, this suitcase can fit clothing, shoes, and a toiletry bag comfortably.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
The Sable's luggage rack wins big points with its tie-down hooks and accessory-mounting points.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023
Some cargo hitch carriers come with weatherproof covers, ratchet straps, and elastic tie-down cords.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2023
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“Tie-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-down. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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