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cuff vs fetter

fetter vs cuff

cuff and fetter both are nouns.

cuff and fetter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cuff Yes No Yes No
fetter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fetter is a hypernym of cuff; that is, fetter is a word with a broader meaning than cuff:
  • cuff: confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
  • fetter: restrain with fetters
Other hypernyms of cuff include shackle.
cuff (noun) fetter (noun)
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg a shackle for the ankles or feet
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
cuff (verb) fetter (verb)
hit with the hand restrain with fetters
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
to get involved in a relationship with another person
Difference between cuff and fetter

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