a chain or shackle placed on the feet.

Usually, fetters. anything that confines or restrains

Boredom puts fetters upon the imagination.

to put fetters upon.

to confine; restrain.

verb

free , let go , loose , loosen , release

verb

bind , chain , check , clog , confine , cuff , curb , drag feet , encumber , hamper , hamstring * , handcuff , hang up , hinder , hobble , hog-tie , hold captive , leash , manacle , put straitjacket on , repress , restrain , restrict , shackle , throw monkey wrench in , trammelnotes:a manacle (handcuff shackle) comes from latin manus \'hand\'; the ankle counterpart is fetter , hamstring , tie , trammel , block , bond , hold , impede , restraint

noun

chain , handcuff , hobble , iron , manacle , restraint , shackle