transitive. To tie with a line, string, or cord (rare); †to string (a bow) (obsolete).

transitive. To tie, bind, fasten, or secure with a rope. Also with up.

To bind or fasten with a cord or cords.

To bind, tie, fasten, or secure with a string or strings; †spec. to fasten (a book) with ribbons or cords (obsolete); to tether (an animal).

(a) (see quot. 1808 –18); (b) to put a string noose on the tongue of (a horse), in order to exercise control over it.