ceppi — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
ceppi is used for these senses in English:
- fetter A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
- hobble (mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
- leg irons A fetter or shackle attached at the ankle.
- shackle (obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
hobble — full definition
- verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
- verb To restrict or hinder someone or something's progress.
- noun A strap tied between an animal's legs to stop it wandering or running off.
shackle — full definition
- verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
- verb To restrict or hold back someone's freedom or progress.