Tether

usgb/ˈteðər/
noun

A rope or chain used to tie an animal to a fixed object so it can move only within specific boundaries.

The dog was kept on a tether to prevent it from straying too far.
Visual representation of "tether" - A rope or chain used to tie an animal to a fixed object so it can move only within specific boundaries.

Often appears as...

  • at the end of one's tether
  • keep something on a tether
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Physical Restraint

Used to describe actual physical restriction of movement.

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Farmers often keep goats on a tether in the field.
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Safety Measure

Implies keeping someone or something within a safe area.

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The child wore a wrist tether at the amusement park.
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Limited Area

The length of the tether determines the range of movement.

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The dog's tether allows it just enough room to reach its shelter.
Visual representation of the word "Tether"

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