Tethers: meaning, definitions and examples

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tethers

 

[ ˈtɛðərz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

Tethers are flexible cords or ropes used to keep objects connected, typically in space missions to keep astronauts attached to spacecraft or satellites connected to each other.

Synonyms

cords, leashes, ropes

Examples of usage

  • Tethers are essential tools in space exploration to ensure the safety of astronauts.
  • The astronauts used tethers to secure themselves to the spacecraft during the mission.
Context #2 | Verb

in relationships

To tether means to restrict or confine someone or something to a limited space or freedom, often in a controlling or restrictive way.

Synonyms

confine, restrain, restrict

Examples of usage

  • The strict rules tethered her freedom and creativity.
  • He felt tethered to his desk job, longing for adventure.

Translations

Translations of the word "tethers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amarras

🇮🇳 बाँधना

🇩🇪 Leinen

🇮🇩 tali

🇺🇦 троси

🇵🇱 lina

🇯🇵 係留

🇫🇷 liens

🇪🇸 cuerdas

🇹🇷 bağlar

🇰🇷 밧줄

🇸🇦 أربطة

🇨🇿 vazby

🇸🇰 laná

🇨🇳 系绳

🇸🇮 vrvi

🇮🇸 reipi

🇰🇿 арқандар

🇬🇪 თოკები

🇦🇿 ip

🇲🇽 cuerdas

Word origin

The word 'tethers' has its origins in Old English, where 'tether' referred to a rope or chain by which an animal was tied to a fixed object. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including its modern-day use in technology and relationships.

See also: untethered.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,312, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.