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A device for securing a load usually made of straps and hooks. Also: The act of securing a small airplane to the ground; Also: One of a series of questions that encourages a customer to agree to a purchase.

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  • Just tie-down straps, and paper bags to put his hands in.
  • In one test, forward tie-down straps were left unsecured.
  • A few of the larger men carried six to eight tie-down chains.
  • Unfortunately, tie-down straps are broken on a number of these.
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