a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; lumber of the highest grade

[ Syn: grade , level ]

any one of two or more competitors who tie one another

a worker who ties something

[ Syn: tier up ]

something that is used for tying; the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers'

one of two or more layers one atop another; tier upon tier of huge casks; a three-tier wedding cake'