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tether Definition and Meaning in English (tether definition)

noun
Synonyms:leashropechain
Quick Answer • Definition

Tether definition: A rope or chain used to fasten an animal or object to restrict its movement.

Definitions of Tether

  1. 1noun

    A rope or chain used to fasten an animal or object to restrict its movement.

  2. 2verb

    To tie an animal or object with a rope or chain to restrict its movement.

Example Sentences

casual

“The horse was kept on a short tether.”

casual

“He tethered his dog to a tree outside the shop.”

casual

“The balloon was held by a strong tether.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensetethered
present participletethering
pluraltethers

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