Vinculum

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A vinculum (pl. vincula) is a bond or tie, specifically:

• Vinculum (symbol), a mathematical symbol used for grouping
• Vinculum (ligament), a ligament that limits movement
• The fictional heart of a ship of the Borg (Star Trek) from the Star Trek franchise

See also

• St. Peter ad Vincula, Latin for "St Peter in Chains," a reference to the liberation of Saint Peter