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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This weekend's events include Bareback, Barrels, Breakaway, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, and tie-down roping.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
All that tie-down track is there to help keep everything safe and secure, and Sportcaravan also offers more purpose-specific mounts and carrier hardware for things like motorbike and bicycles.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
The compact suitcase has four smooth multi-direction spinner wheels, a tie-down compression strap, an adjustable telescopic handle, and top and side gel carry handles for easy lifting.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
And there are plenty of areas for item storage and metal tie-downs to keep everything securely in place.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
All that tie-down track is there to help keep everything safe and secure, and Sportcaravan also offers more purpose-specific mounts and carrier hardware for things like motorbike and bicycles.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
The compact suitcase has four smooth multi-direction spinner wheels, a tie-down compression strap, an adjustable telescopic handle, and top and side gel carry handles for easy lifting.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
And there are plenty of areas for item storage and metal tie-downs to keep everything securely in place.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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
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“Tie-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-down. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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