peia — meaning in English

English meaning

• fetter noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
• tether noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

Senses

peia 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).
• fetter (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
• tether A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.

fetter — full definition

1. noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
2. verb To restrain or hamper someone or something.

tether — full definition

1. noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
2. noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
3. verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
4. verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.

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