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tether in Italian

tether in Italian is briglia, cavezza, guinzaglio — tether means a rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

tether in Italian

briglia
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
cavezza
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
guinzaglio
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
redine
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
campo
noun
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
portata
noun
(figurative) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
imbrigliare
verb
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.
incatenare
verb
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.
tenere al guinzaglio
verb
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.

What does "tether" mean?

  1. noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
    "The goat grazed at the end of its tether."
  2. noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
    "After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether."
  3. verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
    "They tethered the boat to the dock overnight."
  4. verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.
    "I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down."

tether in a sentence

  • The goat grazed at the end of its tether.
  • After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether.
  • They tethered the boat to the dock overnight.
  • I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tether" in Italian?

"tether" in Italian is briglia, cavezza, guinzaglio. tether means: A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

How do you use "tether" in a sentence?

Example: "The goat grazed at the end of its tether." In Italian, "tether" is briglia, cavezza, guinzaglio.

Are there other ways to say "tether" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "tether": briglia, cavezza, guinzaglio, redine, campo, portata.

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