tether

//ˈtɛðər//
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Visual representation of tether

Noun

tetherSingular
tethersPlural
1

A rope, chain, or similar restraint used to tie an animal so that it can only move within a limited area.

The farmer tied the goat to a post with a tether.

2

The limit of one's resources, patience, or endurance.

After working overtime for three weeks straight, I was at the end of my tether.

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Verb

tetherInfinitive
tetherPresent tense
tetheredPast tense
tetheredPast participle
tetheringPresent participle
tethersThird-person singular
1

To tie or restrain an animal with a rope or chain to limit its movement.

The farmer tethered the goat to a post in the field.

2

To connect a mobile device to another device, typically to share an internet connection.

I tethered my phone to my laptop to get internet access.

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