
Fetter
Literal Meaning
Used to describe actual physical restraints, typically around a person's ankles.

The historical museum displayed fetters used by ancient soldiers.
Symbol of Oppression
Represents situations where someone is held captive or oppressed.

The poet described society's norms as fetters limiting free expression.
Metaphorical 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.
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