путы — meaning in English

English meaning

• hobble verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
• shackle verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

Senses

путы 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.
• 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.
• shackle (figurative, usually, in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.

hobble — full definition

1. verb To walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.
2. verb To restrict or hinder someone or something's progress.
3. noun A strap tied between an animal's legs to stop it wandering or running off.

shackle — full definition

1. verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
2. verb To restrict or hold back someone's freedom or progress.

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