fettle

• Nom désignant l'état de forme physique, de préparation ou de bonne santé, souvent utilisé dans l'expression « in fine fettle » (en excellente forme).

A noun referring to a state of fitness, condition, or good health, often used in the phrase 'in fine fettle'.

indénombrable

1. State of health or conditionB2formalbritish

   A person's physical or mental condition, especially when good or healthy.

   forme (état de santé ou condition)

   • After a week of rest, he was in fine fettle again.
   • The team is in excellent fettle for the championship match.
   • She felt in good fettle after her morning run.

   Synonymesconditionfitnessformhealthkiltershapestatetrim

• Verbe vieilli signifiant préparer, mettre en ordre ou arranger ; également utilisé au sens de réparer ou régler.

An archaic verb meaning to make ready, prepare, or arrange; also used to mean to repair or put in order.

1. Clean a castingC2formal

   To remove mold marks, sand, or excess material from a metal casting after it has been removed from the mold.

   Ébavurage et finition des pièces moulées

   • The foundry worker fettled the rough edges of the iron part.
   • After casting, the piece must be fettled to achieve a smooth finish.
   • He spent the afternoon fettling the bronze sculpture.

   Synonymescleandressfinishgrindsmoothtrim