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Tethered vs Anchored - What's the difference?

tethered | anchored |

As adjectives the difference between tethered and anchored

is that tethered is (computers|electronics) connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem) while anchored is (heraldry) having the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor.

As verbs the difference between tethered and anchored

is that tethered is (tether) while anchored is (anchor).

tethered

English

(Tethering)

Adjective

(head)
  • (computers, electronics) connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)
    • Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access.
  • (veterinary) tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.

    • See also

    * tethering

    Verb

    (head)
  • (tether)

    • anchored

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (anchor)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (heraldry) Having the extremities turned back, like the flukes of an anchor.
    • an anchored cross

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