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teth·er
 tether
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- pronunciation:
- te
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- at the end of one's tether
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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noun |
| definition: |
a rope, chain, or leash for tying up or holding something that moves.
Our dog is kept on a tether so that she won't escape from the yard.- 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: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tethers, tethering, tethered |
| definition: |
to tie up or chain with a tether.
He tethered the hawk to his wrist with a cord.- synonyms:
- leash, tie
- similar words:
- bind, check, fasten, hobble, restrain, stake
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| related words: |
chain, hitch, lash, moor, secure, stake, tie |
adverb + (v.)tether
constantly
(v.)tether
+ adverb
nearby, outside, securely, tight
(v.)tether
+ noun
anchor,
animal,
asteroid,
ball,
belt,
boom,
break,
cable,
chain,
chair,
cord,
dock,
dog,
earth,
fence,
foot,
harness,
helicopter,
hut,
instructor,
iron,
limit,
ocean,
pack,
plastic,
pole,
post,
reality,
reel,
rope,
satellite,
ship,
shuttle,
space,
strap,
tree,
tube,
wire
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