ligament

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A noun referring to a band of strong fibrous tissue that connects bones or cartilages, or supports muscles or organs; also used figuratively to describe any unifying bond.

1. Anatomical structureB2formalmedical

   A strong, flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or cartilages, supports muscles, or holds organs in place within the body.

   رباط

   • The athlete tore a ligament in his knee during the game.
   • Ligaments in the ankle provide stability during movement.
   • Surgery was required to repair the damaged ligament.

2. Figurative connectionC1formal

   A metaphorical bond or unifying link that connects people, ideas, or things together.

   حلقة وصل

   • Trust is the ligament that holds a strong relationship together.
   • Shared history acts as a ligament between generations.
   • The treaty served as a ligament uniting the two nations.

   المرادفاتbondbondingbridgeconnectionlinknexustieunion