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tether in Malay

tali tambat

UK/ˈtɛðə//ˈtɛðəɹ/

tether in Malay: tali tambat, rantai tambat, buntu fikiran, suntuk fikiran. In English, tether means a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

Malay words for tether

rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement
tali tambat, rantai tambat
limit of one's abilities, resources etc
buntu fikiran, suntuk fikiran
to restrict something with or as if with a tether
tambat

English meaning of tether

  1. noun A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
  2. noun The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
  3. noun An attachment to a place, time, entity or person.
  4. noun A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.

Full definition of tether

tether in a sentence

  • Since his hours have increased, I feel that he is at the end of his tether.
  • Despite moving, he maintained a strong tether to his culture back home.
  • The cowboy tethered his horse outside the saloon.

Synonyms of tether

tether in other languages

Questions about tether in Malay

What is the meaning of tether in Malay?
Tether in Malay is tali tambat, rantai tambat, buntu fikiran, suntuk fikiran.
Apakah maksud tether dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tether: tali tambat, rantai tambat, buntu fikiran, suntuk fikiran.
What does tether mean in English?
Tether means a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

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