tethered

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to secure or restrain something, typically a rope or chain attached to an object or animal.

  - "The tethered goat was free to graze but couldn't wander far from the farm."
  - "The astronauts used a tether to move around the space station."

• verb

  To secure or restrain with a tether.

  - "The kite was tethered to the ground."
  - "The balloon was tethered to the hot air balloon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tethered
bettered , ghettoed , metered

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Variants

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tether , tethered , tethering , tethers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'teter' meaning 'to fasten, secure' or 'to attach'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tethered' is also used in space exploration to describe astronauts' lifelines.

2. In sailing, a 'tethered' sail is one that is attached to the mast or boom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Leash: A type of tether used to control animals.

2. Tetherball: A game where a ball is attached to a pole by a string, and players try to wrap the string around the ball to score points.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tethered' is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or desires that restrict or limit an individual's freedom. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello's jealousy, creating a 'tether' that ultimately leads to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "tethered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rope or chain attached to an object or animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'tethered' with the idea of restriction or security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Tethered Toes Together' to remember the definition.

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