noun🔗ShareFessel, FußfesselA chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural)."The escaped prisoner was found hiding in the barn, the heavy fetters still clamped to his ankles. "Der entflohene Gefangene wurde versteckt in der Scheune gefunden, die schweren Fußfesseln immer noch an seinen Knöcheln befestigt.lawpolicemilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, HemmnisAnything that restricts or restrains."The heavy workload became a fetter, preventing her from pursuing her hobbies after work. "Die hohe Arbeitsbelastung wurde zu einer Fessel, die sie daran hinderte, nach der Arbeit ihren Hobbys nachzugehen.abilitylawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, kettenTo shackle or bind up with fetters."The prisoner was fettered to the wall to prevent escape. "Der Gefangene wurde an die Wand gefesselt, um eine Flucht zu verhindern.lawpolicemilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, hemmenTo restrain or impede; to hamper."The heavy workload started to fetter her creativity. "Die hohe Arbeitsbelastung begann, ihre Kreativität zu hemmen.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
