Definition of fettered Fettered

/fɛˈtɚd/ - [feterd] -

We found 5 definitions of fettered from 4 different sources.

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What does fettered mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

fettered - bound by chains fastened around the ankles
  shackled
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  • fettered (a.)
    Seeming as if fettered, as the feet of certain animals which bend backward, and appear unfit for walking.

Part of speech

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  • fettered, verb, past participle of fetter (infinitive).
  • fettered, verb, past simple of fetter (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Fettered is...

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Sign Language

fettered in sign language
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