tie down
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
So, Hearn gravitated to events like tie-down calf roping, where he was judged primarily by a clock, not a human.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
FCS’ Kanulock lockable tie-down straps can help ease surfers’ worries about their board’s safety atop their vehicle.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
And that doesn’t even take into account automated tie-down systems to secure a wheelchair once inside a vehicle.
From The Verge • Jul. 2, 2021
At the end of September, we completed the static engine "tie-down" tests, demonstrating that the Rolls-Royce jet engine would give us more power in these slow speed tests than we had been expecting.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2017
He tore more strips from his jacket and made a tie-down.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
![]()