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Fetter
01
a chain or shackle fastened around the ankles or feet, typically used to confine prisoners or slaves
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
fetters
Examples
The prisoner 's fetters clanked loudly as he was led down the corridor.
to fetter
01
to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
fetter
3rd person singular
fetters
present participle
fettering
past simple
fettered
past participle
fettered
Examples
The guards fettered the prisoner before leading him to the transport van.
