Plural of tether
regular plural
The plural of tether is tethers.
Forms of tether
| Singular | tether /ˈtɛðə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | tethers |
| Countable | countable |
Tethers in a sentence
- Most microtools for use in medical applications are operated by tethers of some kind.2009 January 13, Henry Fountain, “A Microscopic Tool Inspired by the Human Hand”, in New York Times. From the entry microtool
- Sound implicates these obscure tethers, which connect sound to noise, thereby giving sound its sense.2002, Brian Massumi, A shock to thought: expression after Deleuze and Guattari. From the entry inhold
- Brush border M1 tethers the microvillar core bundle to the plasma membrane of intestinal microvilli (3).1998 January 23, Valerie Mermall et al., “Unconventional Myosins in Cell Movement, Membrane Traffic, and Signal Transduction”, in Science…. From the entry microvillar
- It was during those battles that ORBITAL-class armor was deployed to secure and defend the skyhooks and tethers above Earth, Luna, and Mars.2013 September 16, Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, New York: DK, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 159. From the entry skyhook
Meaning of tether
- noun A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
- noun The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
- noun An attachment to a place, time, entity or person.
Questions about the plural of tether
- What is the plural of tether?
- The plural of tether is tethers.
- Is tether countable?
- Tether is a countable noun.
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