| knot(noun, twist, burden, connection, link) |
| ligature(noun, burden, connection, link, connect) |
| bond(noun, burden, connection, link, connect) |
| cord(noun, connection, link, tie, bond) |
| nexus(noun, burden, connection, link, connect) |
| band(noun, connection, link, tie, bond) |
| tie(noun, burden, connection, link, connect) |
| link(noun, influence, burden, connection, connect) |
| string(noun, connection, link, bond, brace) |
| tendon(noun, tissue, band) |
| yoke(noun, burden, connection, link, connect) |
| braid(noun, connection, tie, bow, tangle) |
| fastener(noun, twist, connection, link, bond) |
| vinculum(noun, connection, connect, association, tie) |
| rope(noun, connection, link, tie, bond) |
| sinew(noun, hamstring) |
| twine(noun, fastener) |
| bandage(noun, connection, link, bond, band) |
| brace(noun, connection, link, bond, fastener) |
| fastening(noun, connection, element, link, association) |