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teth·er
 tether
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- pronunciation:
- te
th
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- at the end of one's tether
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a rope, chain, or leash for tying up or holding something that moves.
Our dog is kept on a tether so that she won't escape from the yard.- synonyms:
- leash
- similar words:
- chain, halter, line, rein, rope, strap, string, thong
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| related words: |
leash |
| phrase: |
at the end of one's tether |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tethers, tethering, tethered |
| definition: |
to tie up or chain with a tether.
He tethered the hawk to his wrist with a cord.- synonyms:
- leash, tie
- similar words:
- bind, check, fasten, hobble, restrain, stake
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| related words: |
chain, hitch, lash, moor, secure, stake, tie |
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