tethered

teth·er  (tr)

n.

1.

a. A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place, allowing a short radius in which it can move about.

b. A similar ropelike restraint used as a safety measure, especially for young children and astronauts.

2. A rope, chain, or similar restraint for holding one, especially an animal, in place, allowing a short radius in which one can move about.

3. The extent or limit of one's resources, abilities, or endurance: drought-stricken farmers at the end of their tether.

tr.v. teth·ered, teth·er·ing, teth·ers

To fasten or restrict with or as if with a tether.

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[Middle English tedir, tethir, from Old Norse tjdhr.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

tethered - confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain bound - confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages"