tied tied /ˈtaɪd/

adjective

1. () Bound or secured closely  ( trussed , tied )
   bound or secured closely
    The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
   the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
    A trussed chicken
   a trussed chicken
   
2. () Bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection  ( tied )
   bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
    People tied by blood or marriage
   people tied by blood or marriage
   
3. Closed with a lace  ( tied , laced )
   closed with a lace
    Snugly laced shoes
   snugly laced shoes
   
4. Fastened with strings or cords  ( fastened , tied )
   fastened with strings or cords
    A neatly tied bundle
   a neatly tied bundle
   
5. Of the score in a contest  ( even , level , tied )
   of the score in a contest
    The score is tied
   the score is tied