Fetter/ˈfetər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Literal Meaning Used to describe actual physical restraints, typically around a person's ankles. The historical museum displayed fetters used by ancient soldiers. Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Oppression Represents situations where someone is held captive or oppressed. The poet described society's norms as fetters limiting free expression. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Chains Can be used symbolically to evoke the image of being trapped or confined. In many stories, characters seek to escape the fetters of their past.