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.
  Tye, v. t. See Tie, the proper orthography.
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