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Meaning
Noun
●
a
rope
,
cable
etc. that
holds
something
in place
whilst
allowing
some movement
●
In Nautical & Sailing:
a strong
rope
or
line
that
connects
a sailor's
safety
harness
to the boat's jackstay
●
the
limit
of
one's
abilities
, resources etc.
●
The
cardinal number
three in an
old
counting
system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera)
Verb
●
To
restrict
something with or
as if
with a tether.
●
To
connect
something to
something else.
●
In Internet:
To
connect
something to
something else.
to
connect
a
smartphone
to a
personal computer
in order to give the
phone
access to the
computer
's Internet
connect
ion; the
opposite
of a
mobile
hotspot.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
tether
English
tjóðr
Old Norse
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Harness
Strap
Teleport
Dock
Wire
Shackle
Cord
Attach
Antenna
Reposition
Connect
Anchor
Rope
Winch
Device
Cable
Fasten
Lasso
Cryptocurrency
Transmitter
Libra
Lock
Btc
Parachute
Stablecoin
Ethereum
Bitcoin
Kite
Rappel
Wallride
Bodyblock
Ripple
Connector
Crypto
Rod
Pin
Cables
Toggle
Unhook
Bind
Link
Adapter
Currency
Modem
Carrier
Usb Port
Tie Down
Bungee Cord
More
Rhymes
Nether
Tether
Weather
Feather
Together
Altogether
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