Category:Tye

Tye, n.

1. A knot; a tie. [r.] See tie.

2. (naut.)

Defn: a chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and Is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a Tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered.

3. (mining)

Defn: a trough for washing ores. Knight.

Tye Tye, v. t.

Defn: see tie, the proper orthography.