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Noun
S:
(n)
grade
,
level
,
tier
(a relative position or degree of value in a graded group)
"lumber of the highest grade"
S:
(n)
tier
(any one of two or more competitors who tie one another)
S:
(n)
tier
,
tier up
(a worker who ties something)
S:
(n)
tier
(something that is used for tying)
"the sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"
S:
(n)
tier
(one of two or more layers one atop another)
"tier upon tier of huge casks"; "a three-tier wedding cake"