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Definitions for Tethered

[1] a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
[2] the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources.
[3] to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether.
[4] Digital Technology . to use (an electronic device, usually a smartphone or tablet) to enable a wireless Internet connection on another nearby device, often a laptop: There's no wi-fi, so I'll have to tether my phone to my laptop.
[5] Digital Technology . to use an electronic device to enable a wireless Internet connection on another device.
[6] at the end of one's tether , at the end of one's resources, patience, or strength.
[7] a restricting rope, chain, etc, by which an animal is tied to a particular spot
[8] the range of one's endurance, etc
[9] at the end of one's tether distressed or exasperated to the limit of one's endurance
[10] (tr) to tie or limit with or as if with a tether

Words related to Tethered

tetherbind, shackle, moor, restrain, fetter, secure, chain, batten, manacle, rope, leash, tie, picket

Words nearby Tethered

tethertetartohedral, tetched, tetchy, tete, teth, tether, tetherball, tethered cord syndrome, tethys, teton, teton range

Origin of Tethered

1350–1400; Middle English (noun); compare Old Norse tjōthr, Dutch tuier

Other words from Tethered

un·teth·ered , adjective
un·teth·er·ing , adjective

Word origin for Tethered

C14: from Old Norse tjothr; related to Middle Dutch tūder tether, Old High German zeotar pole of a wagon

Synonyms for Tethered

bind, moor, restrain, shackle, batten, chain, fetter, leash, manacle, picket, rope, secure, tie