Definition of Tether

to hold something in place while still allowing movement

Examples of Tether in a sentence

Before the cowboy settles down for the evening, he will tether the horses around a tree.  🔊

You should never tether your dog outside during the hot summer months.  🔊

To keep her small triplets together in the mall, the mother uses a harness to tether her children to her.  🔊

Members of the boat crew will tether the yacht to the dock to secure it.  🔊

Outside the general store is a post where customers can tether their horses.  🔊

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