Tie-in (Noun)
Meaning
A fastener that serves to join or connect; "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Steel tie-ins were used to connect the adjacent buildings after construction was completed.
- Engineers had to create custom tie-ins to join the new and existing piping systems.
- The tie-in points for the various satellite dishes were clearly labeled on the building's facade.
- Contractors needed tie-ins at each junction of the framework to ensure stability.
- To secure the skylight, additional tie-ins between the roof beams were installed.