Tye (?), n.
1.
A knot; a tie.
[R.] See
Tie.
2. Naut.
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
A trough for washing ores.
Knight.
© Webster 1913.
Tye, v. t.
See Tie, the proper orthography.
© Webster 1913.