tether
/ˈtɛðəɹ/ noun C1- A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
- The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc. · Since his hours have increased, I feel that he is at the end of his tether.
- An attachment to a place, time, entity or person. · Despite moving, he maintained a strong tether to his culture back home.
- A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.
Plural tethers
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