tied

Adjective

• of the score in a contest
  • the score is tied
    

• closed with a lace
  • snugly laced shoes
    

• fastened with strings or cords
  • a neatly tied bundle
    

• bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
  • people tied by blood or marriage
    

• bound or secured closely
  • the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
    
  • a trussed chicken
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  tied(p) , even , level(p) , laced , fastened , trussed
• Antonyms: 
  unlaced , untied , unfastened