tether
1 of 2verb/'tɛðər/
Forms:tethers,tethering,tethered,tethered
1
to tie or fasten with a rope or chain
transitive- The dog was tethered to a post while its owner went inside the store.
- The astronaut tethered himself to the spacecraft during the spacewalk.
- The boat was tethered securely to the dock to prevent it from drifting away.
- The horse was tethered to a tree while the rider took a break.
- To ensure safety, climbers often tether themselves to the mountain using ropes.