tether
noun
- 1
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement
- 2
A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay
- 3
(by extension) the limit of one's abilities, resources etc.
- 4
The cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera)
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To restrict something with a tether.
- 2
To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.
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