Fetter

usgb/ˈfetər/
noun

A chain or shackle for the feet.

He was kept in fetters in the small, dank cell.
Visual representation of "fetter" - A chain or shackle for the feet

Often appears as...

  • in fetters
  • break one's fetters

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Formal

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Literal Meaning

Used to describe actual physical restraints, typically around a person's ankles.

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The historical museum displayed fetters used by ancient soldiers.
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Symbol of Oppression

Represents situations where someone is held captive or oppressed.

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The poet described society's norms as fetters limiting free expression.
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Metaphorical Chains

Can be used symbolically to evoke the image of being trapped or confined.

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In many stories, characters seek to escape the fetters of their past.
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