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teth·er
 tether
- pronunciation:
- te
th
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- at the end of one's tether
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noun |
| definition: |
a rope, chain, leash, or the like by which an animal, balloon, or other moving or movable object is fastened.
- synonyms:
- leash
- similar words:
- chain, halter, line, rein, rope, strap, string, thong
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| related words: |
leash |
| phrase: |
at the end of one's tether |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tethered, tethering, tethers |
| definition: |
to fasten or restrict with a tether.
- synonyms:
- leash, tie
- similar words:
- bind, check, fasten, hobble, restrain, stake
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| related words: |
chain, hitch, lash, moor, secure, stake, tie, truss |
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