securelytying
verb (gerund)UK /sɪˈkjʊəli ˈtaɪɪŋ/
US /sɪˈkjʊrli ˈtaɪɪŋ/
Tying something so it will not come loose.
Securelytying the boat to the dock kept it from floating away.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making something safe and firmly fixed in place.
Securelytying the tent to the ground kept it steady in the wind.
3. Joining things together tightly so they stay connected.
Securelytying the boxes together made them easy to carry.
4. Closing something with a firm knot or fastening.
Securelytying the bag kept the snacks from spilling out.