What does tethering mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.