nounπShareA rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement"The kite flyer used a long tether to keep the kite aloft, allowing it to dance in the wind. "technicalthingnauticalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay"The sailor checked the tether to ensure it was securely fastened before climbing the rigging. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) the limit of one's abilities, resources etc."The student's tether for completing complex math problems was their understanding of basic algebra. "abilitymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera)"The old counting system in Teesdale used the word "tether" for the number three. "numberlanguagehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrict something with a tether."The dog was tethered to a stake in the yard to keep it from running away. "actiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot."I had to tether my phone to my laptop so I could use the internet on my laptop while the Wi-Fi was down. "technologycomputinginternetelectronicscommunicationservicedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
