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fetter

/ˈfɛtər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fetter mean?

noun, verb

A fetter is a chain or band used to restrain or hold something. To fetter someone or something means to restrict their freedom or movement.

Example

"The prisoner was fettered to the wall with heavy chains."

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