Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Tying /tī'-ĭng/ · Ty·ing · IPA /ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/ p. pr. n. 01 p. pr. p. pr. of Tie. 1. p. pr. of Tie. See: Tie 02 n. The act or process of washing ores in a buddle. 1. The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.(Mining)