Synonyms for

Tether

Verb / ˈteðɜ: / Another word for tether — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a rope or chain used to restrain an animal or object and keep it within a certain distance

Synonyms & similar words

leash lead leash rope chain restraint tie fastening bond cord ligature hitch fetter shackle manacle handcuff bracelet anklet belt strap thong lash

Example sentences

  1. The dog was on a tether so it wouldn't run away.
  2. Sailors tethered the boat to the dock.
  3. The cow was tethered to a post in the field.
  4. He tethered his bike to the post outside the store.
  5. The balloon was tethered to the ground.

Quotes

  • The family dog was tethered to the front porch, where it growled and barked at the passing mourners. - Stephen King
  • It's sort of like tetherball, but it's not. - Lee Ann Womack
  • Freedom is not the absence of external restraints. It is the presence, in one's life, of choices that reflect one's desires, interests, and values. - David G. Myers

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