(veterinary) tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles. / (computing, electronics) connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)

simple past tense and past participle of tether

a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement / (nautical, sailing) a strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay

to restrict something with a tether. / (Internet) to connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot. / to connect something to something else.

present participle of tether

The act or means by which something is tethered. / (Internet) The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.

plural of tether

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tether

Capable of being tethered.

plural of tethering