tether

The definition of 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.

See tether in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a rope, cord, etc. fastened to something to prevent drifting, escape, etc.; specif., a rope or chain fastened to an animal so as to keep it within certain bounds
the limit of one's abilities, resources, etc.

Origin: ME < ON tjōthr, akin to OHG zeotar, wagon shaft

transitive verb

to fasten or confine with a tether

See tether in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place, allowing a short radius in which it can move about.
b. A similar ropelike restraint used as a safety measure, especially for young children and astronauts.
A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding one, especially an animal, in place, allowing a short radius in which one can move about.
The extent or limit of one's resources, abilities, or endurance: drought-stricken farmers at the end of their tether.

transitive verb teth·ered, teth·er·ing, teth·ers

To fasten or restrict with or as if with a tether.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English tedir, tethir

Origin: , from Old Norse tjōdhr

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