Associations to the word «Tethered»

Wiktionary

TETHER, noun. A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement
TETHER, noun. (by extension) the limit of one's abilities, resources etc.
TETHER, noun. (dialect) The cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera)
TETHER, verb. To restrict something with a tether
TETHER, verb. (Internet) to connect a personal computer and a smartphone in order to get wireless Internet access for the computer

Dictionary definition

TETHER, noun. Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal.
TETHER, verb. Tie with a tether; "tether horses".

Wise words

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