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Tether Definition & Meaning

tether
noun
  1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
verb
  1. tie with a tether; "tether horses"

"Tether" in song lyrics

See how tether is used in real songs:

  • "Like home arrest and a tether"
    Insane Clown Posse — R U A Ryda
  • "To your, am at the end of me tether"
    The Projekt — Day & Night
  • "Ain't seen you in a week and you know I'm on the tether"
    Twiztid f/ Shaggy 2 Dope — She Said (Remix)

Usage tips for "tether"

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Frequently asked questions

What does tether mean?
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal tie with a tether; "tether horses"
What part of speech is tether?
Tether is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tether have?
Tether has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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