noun
tier
A person or thing that ties knots or bindings.
An experienced fly tier secures each feather with a tight knot.
Etymology
The agent ending forms a name for whoever or whatever ties. This tier is distinct from tier meaning a row or level.
More examples
- The automatic tier wraps twine around each bundle and knots it.
- She is the fastest knot tier on our crew.
- Fly tiers use fine thread to hold the materials in place.
Forms
tier · tiers
tie verb — Fasten something with a knot or binding.
Similar words
- knotter
- Usually a machine or device that ties knots automatically.
- binder
- Emphasizes securing materials together, not necessarily by tying knots.