tether

Meanings

• Noun

  A rope or chain used to secure or restrain an object or animal.

  - "The tether kept the hot air balloon anchored to the ground."
  - "The dog wore a tether to prevent it from wandering off."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

hobble

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tether
reiter , iter , terrier

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Variants

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tether , tethers , tethered , tethering , the end of her tether , the end of his tether , the end of one's tether , the end of their tether

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Etymology

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Old English 'teothra' meaning 'that which binds or holds'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tether' comes from the Old English word 'teothra'.

2. The longest tether ever recorded was used by the United States Navy to secure a submarine to the seafloor during the Cold War. It measured 8,000 feet long.

3. In space exploration, astronauts use a tether to move around in zero gravity environments.

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Related Concepts

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1. leash: A type of tether used for dogs.

2. restraint: The act or state of being held back or kept under control.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'tether' has been used metaphorically to represent limitations or restrictions. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola says, 'I have a journey, sir, shortly to go; but I'll tarry the night out in the house: my boat and I are by your leave to lodge there.' To which Sir Toby replies, 'Why, welcome, welcome, my dear Viola: but the tether of your boat is not long enough to reach the shore.' In this context, the 'tether' symbolizes the constraints that prevent Viola from leaving immediately.

How to Memorize "tether"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rope or chain used to secure an object or animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tether' with the idea of restraint or limitation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'T' in 'tether' stands for 'that which binds or holds'.

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