Vocabulary Entry

tethered

|verb • adjective

verb

To tie or bind (something) to a specific point or location.

Example Sentences

"The farmer tethered the horse to the fence to keep it from wandering."

"She tethered her boat to the dock before going ashore."

"He tethered his phone to his wrist to avoid losing it."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The dogs were tethered outside while the owners dined inside."

"He felt tethered to his responsibilities at work."

"The tethered balloon floated just above the ground."