TYE

Tye (?), n. 1. 1. A knot; a tie. See Tie.
2. 2. (Naut.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered.
3. 3. (Mining) A trough for washing ores. Knight.