Associations to the word «Fetter»

Wiktionary

FETTER, noun. A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
FETTER, noun. (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
FETTER, verb. (transitive) To shackle or bind up with fetters
FETTER, verb. (transitive) To restrain or impede; to hamper.

Dictionary definition

FETTER, noun. A shackle for the ankles or feet.
FETTER, verb. Restrain with fetters.

Wise words

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery