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The answer to your question would be that the definition that best identifies and explains the function of the word "tying" as it is used in this sentence is the following one: In the selected sentence, the word "tying" is a verbal that functions as an adverb.
A verbal is a word formed from a verb but functioning as a different part of speech. "Tying his shoe" is a participle phrase. In fact, it is present participle phrase, as it is created from the form of a verb used with the verb to be as an auxiliary verb (progressive tense). Removing the auxiliary verb and using the -ing form of the main verb produces a present participle. In this case the participle is functioning as an adverb because it is telling something about the manner in which Garrett prevented an embarrassing fall. He did this tying his shoe. You can tell this by asking the following question: How did Garrett prevent the embarrassing fall? Tying his shoe.
While Lady Crawford was in the hospital, she emailed Ms. White.
Lady Crawford, while in the hospital, emailed Ms. White.
While overseas on deployment, Tidus reported to his supervisor.
Tidus reported to his supervisor when overseas on deployment.
While Mariah was on vacation, Sarah offered to clean her apartment.
Sarah, while Mariah was on vacation, offered to clean her apartment.
Since Beth had lost her watch, she and Melissa were both late.
Melissa and Beth were both late, since Beth had lost her watch.
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