Definition of tether Tether

/tɛˈðɚ/ - [tether] - teth•er

We found 9 definitions of tether from 5 different sources.

What does tether mean?

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Verb

tethers, tethering, tethered

tether - tie with a tether; "tether horses"

attach be attached; be in contact with

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tether (Noun)
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
tether (Noun)
The limit of one's abilities, resources etc.
tether (Noun)
The cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale.
tether (Verb)
To restrict something with a tether.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

tether (n.)
A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened, as to a stake, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits.
tether (v. t.)
To confine, as an animal, with a long rope or chain, as for feeding within certain limits.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

tether
teth′ėr, n. a rope or chain for tying a beast, while feeding, within certain limits.—v.t. to confine with a tether: to restrain within certain limits. [M. E. tedir, acc. to Skeat, prob. Celt., Gael. teadhair, a tether, W. tid, a chain. The Low Ger. tider, Ice. tjóðir, are prob. borrowed.]

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tether, verb, present, 1st person singular of tether (infinitive).
tether, verb (infinitive).
tether, noun, singular of tethers.

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