fetter

A noun referring to a chain or shackle placed around the ankles to restrict movement, now considered archaic in common usage.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее цепь или кандалы, надеваемые на лодыжки для ограничения движения, в современном обиходе считается устаревшим.esSustantivo que designa una cadena o grillete que se coloca en los tobillos para limitar el movimiento; en sentido figurado, algo que restringe o ata. Su uso corriente se considera arcaico.frNom désignant une chaîne ou des entraves fixées aux chevilles pour limiter les déplacements, souvent considéré comme archaïque dans l'usage moderne.deSubstantiv, das eine Kette oder Fessel bezeichnet, die um die Fußgelenke gelegt wird, um die Bewegung einzuschränken; im heutigen Sprachgebrauch gilt das Wort als veraltet. Übertragen steht es auch für etwas, das jemanden hemmt oder bindet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma corrente ou algema colocada nos tornozelos para restringir os movimentos; em uso moderno, é considerado arcaico.zh指戴在脚踝上用以限制行动的锁链或镣铐，属较古旧的说法；也引申指束缚、羁绊。arاسم يشير إلى قيد أو سلسلة توضع في القدمين أو الكاحلين لتقييد الحركة، ويُستخدم في الاستعمال الحديث بمعنى مجازي للدلالة على كل ما يحد من الحرية أو يعيق التحرر.

1. Physical restraint C1 formal

   A chain or shackle placed around the ankles to restrict movement.

   • The prisoner was kept in fetters for the duration of the trial.
   • Ancient slaves were often bound with iron fetters.
   • He struggled to walk with the heavy fetters on his legs.

   ruОковыesgrilletefrEntrave (aux pieds)deFesselptAlgema de tornozelozh脚镣arقيد

   同义词: bondchainmanacleshackletrammel

2. Restriction or constraint C2 formal

   Something that confines, restricts, or holds someone back.

   • The bureaucracy placed fetters on innovation.
   • Social conventions can be fetters on personal freedom.
   • He finally broke free from the fetters of his past.

   ruОковыesRestricción o limitaciónfrentravedeFesselnptGrilhõeszh束缚arقيد

   同义词: checkconstraintcurbhindranceimpedimentrestraintshackletrammel

   反义词: freedomlibertyrelease

• fetters plural form
• fetters' possessive plural form
• fetter's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to restrict or restrain someone or something, often by binding or limiting freedom of movement or action.

ruОграничивать или сдерживать кого-либо или что-либо, часто путем связывания или ограничения свободы передвижения или действий.esRestringir o limitar a alguien o algo, a menudo mediante ataduras o la restricción de la libertad de movimiento o de acción.frEntraver ou restreindre quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent en attachant ou en limitant la liberté de mouvement ou d'action.deJemanden oder etwas in seiner Freiheit einschränken oder fesseln, oft im übertragenen Sinne durch Zwang, Regeln oder Bedingungen.ptRestringir ou limitar alguém ou algo, geralmente prendendo fisicamente ou reduzindo sua liberdade de movimento ou ação.zh束缚或限制某人或某物，常指通过捆绑或限制其行动自由来加以约束。arيُقيِّد شخصًا أو شيئًا ويمنعه من الحركة أو التصرف بحرية، غالبًا بربطه بالقيود أو الأغلال.

1. Restrain with chains C1 formal

   To put someone in chains or shackles, typically around the ankles.

   • The prisoner was fettered to the wall of the dungeon.
   • They fettered the captive's legs to prevent escape.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often fettered.

   ruЗаковать в цепиesPoner grilletes o cadenasfrEnchaînerdeIn Ketten legenptAcorrentarzh戴上镣铐arتقييد بالسلاسل

   同义词: bindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   反义词: freeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinder C1 formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   • Bureaucratic rules fetter innovation in many companies.
   • The artist felt fettered by the strict guidelines of the commission.
   • His lack of confidence fettered his career progression.

   ruСковыватьesrestringir, obstaculizarfrentraver, restreindredeFesselnptCerccarzh束缚arتقييد الحرية

   同义词: confineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   反义词: emancipatefreeliberaterelease

• fettered past participle
• fettered past simple
• fettering present participle
• fetters third person singular