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fetter

/ˈfet.ə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to restrict or limit the freedom of movement of a person or an object.

  • verb

    To bind or secure with a fetter.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɛt.ɚ/



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Synonyms

leg irons
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fetter
netter , wetter
Variants
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fetter , fetters , fettered , fettering
Forms
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Fetters (plural), Fettering (present participle), Fettered (past participle)

Etymology
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Old English fættor, from fett 'fat' + -or 'something applied'. Fetters were originally made of leather or metal bands coated with a layer of animal fat to make them waterproof.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'fetter' is also used metaphorically to refer to any constraint or limitation, such as a fetter on one's creativity or a fetter on economic growth.

  2. In medieval Europe, prisoners were sometimes chained together in pairs with fetters, a practice known as 'coupling'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bondage: The state of being physically or mentally subjected, controlled, or constrained.

  2. Manacles: A type of heavy iron fetter with a lock, used to secure the wrists or ankles.

Culture
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In literature and art, fetters have often been used as symbols of bondage, slavery, or oppression. Famous examples include Dante's Inferno and Milton's Paradise Lost.

How to Memorize "fetter"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heavy iron chain with a padlock attached, securing someone's ankle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fetter' with the feeling of being trapped or confined.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence like 'Fetters fasten feet, freeing none' to help remember the meaning.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'fetter', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: The word 'fetter' can be broken down into 'fe' and 'tter'. 'Fe' sounds like 'f' in 'free', and 'tter' sounds like 'utter'. Imagine a situation where someone is 'utterly' not 'free' or restricted in their actions, which is what a 'fetter' does - it restricts movement.

2. Visualize it: Picture a person wearing heavy metal 'fetters' around their ankles, restricting their movement. This visual image can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word 'fetter' in a sentence. For example, 'The prisoner's movements were fettered by the heavy iron chains.'

4. Mnemonic: Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Forbid Everybody To Totter Hastily, Ever'. This phrase can help you remember the word 'fetter' as it starts with an 'f' and relates to restricting movement.

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