fetter in Portuguese
fetter in Portuguese is ferros, grilhetas, grilhões — fetter means a chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
fetter in Portuguese
ferros
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
grilhetas
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
grilhões
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
peia
A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
grilhões
(figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
peia
(figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
acorrentar
encadear
prender
agrilhoar
What does "fetter" mean?
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noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
"The prisoner's fetters clanked as he walked."
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verb To restrain or hamper someone or something.
"Excessive paperwork can fetter a small business."
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fetter in a sentence
- The prisoner's fetters clanked as he walked.
- The horse was held by a fetter around each front leg.
- Excessive paperwork can fetter a small business.
- The new rules do not fetter the committee's freedom to act.
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What is "fetter" in Portuguese?
"fetter" in Portuguese is ferros, grilhetas, grilhões. fetter means: A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
How do you use "fetter" in a sentence?
Example: "The prisoner's fetters clanked as he walked." In Portuguese, "fetter" is ferros, grilhetas, grilhões.
Are there other ways to say "fetter" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "fetter": ferros, grilhetas, grilhões, peia, acorrentar, encadear.
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