tether meaning

UK US /ˈtɛðɚ/ 2 syllables

tether (verb): tie with a tether.

tether has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

tether as a verb

  1. tie with a tether
    • tether horses

    Type of: attach

tether as a noun

  1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

    Synonyms: leash, lead

    Type of: restraint

How to pronounce tether

tether is pronounced /ˈtɛðɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with tether

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in ER · 6-letter words

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