Tier (Noun)
Meaning 1
A relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
One of two or more layers one atop another; "tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Any one of two or more competitors who tie one another.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
A worker who ties something.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The tier carefully wrapped the rope around the cargo to secure it for transport.
- As a tier, her job was to tie the bundles of lumber together for shipping.
- The tier's hands moved quickly and precisely as she tied the knots in the fishing net.
- After years of experience, the tier had developed a system for tying the most efficient knots.
- The tier's role was crucial in ensuring that the loads were properly tied down before the truck left the warehouse.
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Meaning 5
Something that is used for tying; "the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.