Tether
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Physical Restraint
Used to describe actual physical restriction of movement. Farmers often keep goats on a tether in the field.
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Safety Measure
Implies keeping someone or something within a safe area. The child wore a wrist tether at the amusement park.
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Limited Area
The length of the tether determines the range of movement. The dog's tether allows it just enough room to reach its shelter.