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Outdoor Corkscrews

Tethers

U. S. Patent No. 70,899 of November 12, 1867 for

“

Animal Tether

”

(D. W. Rawson)

Definition: 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.