tether
tether Lexical Profile
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• verb
To connect a mobile device to a computer or other device in order to share its internet connection.
"Since the hotel lacked Wi-Fi, she tethered her laptop to her smartphone to send the email."
To tie an animal or object to a fixed point with a rope or chain to restrict its movement.
"We tethered the horses to a tree near the river before setting up camp."
• noun
A rope, chain, or strong cord used to tie an animal to a fixed point, restricting its movement.
"The farmer secured the young calf to a heavy wooden post with a short tether."
The absolute limit of one's resources, endurance, or patience.
"After working three double shifts in a row, the nurse felt she was at the end of her tether."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'tether', derived from Old Norse 'tjóðr', denoting a rope or chain used to tie an animal.
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