'Tether' definitions:
Definition of 'tether'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Tether'
From: GCIDE
- Tether \Teth"er\ (t[ect][th]"[~e]r), n. [Formerly tedder, OE. tedir; akin to LG. tider, tier, Icel. tj[=o][eth]r, Sw. tj[=u]der, Dan. t["o]ir. [root]64.] A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened, as to a stake, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Tether'
From: GCIDE
Synonyms of 'tether'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- anchor,
- batten,
- batten down,
- belay,
- bilbo,
- bind,
- bond,
- bonds,
- bridle,
- camisole,
- chain,
- chains,
- collar,
- cord,
- cuffs,
- enchain,
- entrammel,
- fasten,
- fasten down,
- fetter,
- gag,
- gyve,
- gyves,
- halter,
- hamper,
- handcuff,
- handcuffs,
- harness,
- hitch up,
- hobble,
- hobbles,
- hog-tie,
- hook up,
- hopple,
- hopples,
- irons,
- lash,
- lead,
- leading strings,
- leash,
- make fast,
- make secure,
- make sure,
- manacle,
- moor,
- muzzle,
- Oregon boat,
- peg down,
- picket,
- pillory,
- pin down,
- pinion,
- put in irons,
- reins,
- restrain,
- restraint,
- restraints,
- rope,
- saddle,
- secure,
- shackle,
- stake,
- stocks,
- straightjacket,
- strait-waistcoat,
- straitjacket,
- stranglehold,
- strap,
- tie,
- tie down,
- tie up,
- trammel,
- trammels,
- yoke