Definition
Definition of fettering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
processRare the act of restraining or binding somethingRare
- The fettering of prisoners was common in ancient times.
Adjective
1.
hinderingRare imposing constraints or hindrancesRare
- The fettering regulations slowed down the process.
2.
restrictionRare binding or confiningRare
- The fettering chains kept the prisoner from escaping.
Origin of fettering
Old English, fetor (chain) + -ing (action)
Examples of fettering in a sentence
Video evidence showed the fettering of the suspect during transport. The fettering chains restricted his movement. Fettering rules limited their creative freedom. The fettering ropes restricted his movement. The fettering regulations stifled innovation.
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- French:entrave, contraignant, ...
- German:Fesselung, einschränkend, ...
- Italian:incatenamento, restrittivo, ...
- Spanish:sujeción, restrictivo, ...
- Portuguese:contenção, restritivo, ...
- Chinese:束缚, 限制性的, ...
- Japanese:拘束, 拘束する, ...
- Arabic:تَقْيِيد, مُقيَّد, ...
- Hebrew:כִּבּוּל, מַגְבִּיל, ...
- Russian:заковывание, ограничивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:заковування, обмежувальний, ...
- Hindi:बेड़ियाँ डालना, बाधक, ...
Definition of fetter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
figurativesomething that confines or restrains
- Freed from the fetters of obligation, he pursued his dreams..
2.
physical restraintDated chain or shackle for ankles or feetDated
- The prisoner wore a heavy fetter on each ankle.
Verb
1.
limitationconfine or limit freedom
- She felt fettered by her strict upbringing.
2.
physical restraintDated shackle or bind with chainsDated
- The guards fettered the prisoner before transport.
Images of fetter
chain or shackle for ankles or feet
Origin of fetter
Old English, fetor (chain for the feet)
Examples of fetter in a sentence
Tradition can act as a fetter to innovation. The ancient fetter was displayed in the museum. He felt the cold metal of the fetter on his skin. The new regulations fetter the company's ability to innovate. He refused to let fear fetter his ambitions. They fettered the animal to prevent escape.
The captors fettered him to the wall.
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- French:chaîne, entraver, ...
- German:Fessel, fesseln, ...
- Italian:catena, limitare, ...
- Spanish:restricción, limitar, ...
- Portuguese:grilhão, limitar, ...
- Chinese:束缚, 限制, ...
- Japanese:束縛, 縛る, ...
- Arabic:قَيْد, قَيَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲצוֹר, לְהַגְבִּיל, ...
- Russian:оковы, сковывать, ...
- Ukrainian:кайдани, обмежувати, ...
- Hindi:बंधन, जकड़ना, ...
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