tying

From Middle English tiȝing, teing, from Old English *tīgung, tīging (“connection”), from Proto-Germanic *taugungō, from *taugijaną from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (“to tug, draw”). Equivalent to tie +‎ -ing. Present participle from Old English tīgende, from tīgan, tīegan.

• IPA^(key): /ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -aɪɪŋ

tying (plural tyings)

1. Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
   • 1772, John Macgowan, Infernal Conference: Or, Dialogues of Devils:

     It cost us several tyings and untyings before her ladyship was pleased with her own foot.

2. (mining) The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.

tying

1. present participle and gerund of tie