tied in WordNet English dictionary

1. of the score in a contest
   "the score is tied"
   tied  even  level 
   
2. fastened with strings or cords
   "a neatly tied bundle"
   tied  fastened 
   
3. closed with a lace
   "snugly laced shoes"
   laced  tied 
   
4. bound or secured closely
   "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken"
   trussed  tied 
   
5. bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
   "people tied by blood or marriage"
   tied