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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tethering

/ˈtɛðərɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does tethering mean?

noun

The act of securing or fastening something, especially a ship or an aircraft, to a fixed point or another object, or the state of being so secured. The act of connecting a mobile device to a computer or network via a physical connection, such as a USB cable, or a wireless connection, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Example

"The sailor carefully checked the tethering of the ship to the dock to ensure it wouldn't drift away during the storm."

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