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fetter vs cuff

cuff vs fetter

fetter and cuff both are nouns.

fetter and cuff both are verbs.

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

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