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A tether is a leash or restraint that inhibits free movement or actions. (noun)
The rope that you use to tie your dog to a tree is an example of a tether.
To tether is to tie an animal up or to do something that restricts freedom. (verb)
When you tie your dog to a tree, this is an example of a situation where you tether your dog.
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