Pronunciation: /ˈtɛðər/
noun a rope or chain used to tie an animal to a particular spot
A1 She tied her dog to a tether while she went into the store.
A2 The astronaut used a tether to stay connected to the spacecraft.
B1 The boat was secured to the dock with a sturdy tether.
B2 The hikers used a tether to safely cross the deep ravine.
C1 The mountain climbers relied on their tethers to prevent falls.
C2 The researchers used a tethered drone to capture aerial footage of the landscape.
verb to tie with a tether
A1 The dog is tethered to a pole so it doesn't run away.
A2 She tethered her phone to her laptop to share the internet connection.
B1 The climbers tethered themselves together for safety while ascending the mountain.
B2 The boat was tethered to the dock to prevent it from drifting away.
C1 The astronaut tethered himself to the spacecraft during the spacewalk.
C2 The artist tethered his creativity to his emotions, resulting in powerful and moving works of art.
formal The astronaut used a tether to stay connected to the spacecraft during the spacewalk.
informal Make sure to tether your phone to prevent it from getting lost.
slang I'll just tether my laptop to the WiFi at the cafe.
figurative The strong bond between the two friends acted as a tether, keeping them close no matter the distance.
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