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According to WordNet, the noun "tie" has 9 sense(s).
103815615 neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie".
107353716 the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie".
104433377 a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating; "he nailed the rafters together with a tie beam".
113930385 a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England".