definition fetters
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- n. 1. A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement. 2. often fetters Something that serves to restrict; a restraint: the fetters of tyranny. tr.v. fet·tered, fet·ter·ing, fet·ters.
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feckless feckless adjective Careless and irresponsible: “political prestidigitation designed to distract public attention from his feckless flouting of basic ethical principles” ( Doug Ireland) Feeble or ineffective: “Pickering's life was routinely threatened, and one feckless attempt had already been made to kidnap or kill him” ( Garry Wills) Origin of feckless
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- There is a great quantity of eating and drinking, making love and jilting, laughing and the contrary, smoking, cheating, fighting, dancing and fiddling; there are bullies pushing about, bucks ogling the women, knaves picking pockets, policemen on the look-out, quacks (OTHER quacks, plague take them.
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fading (fā′dĭng) n. 1. A waning; a decline: The final factor in the fading of the Renaissance was the Counter Reformation (Will Durant). 2. Fluctuation in the strength of radio signals because of variations in the transmission medium.
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feckless The definition of feckless is someone who is ineffective or irresponsible. A person who cannot be trusted to take on responsibility is an example of someone who would be described as feckless. feckless
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fetter Verb. 1. handcuff-confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs; The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime. manacle, cuff. fetter, shackle-restrain with fetters.
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Words near smolder in the dictionary 1 to burn and smoke without flame; be consumed by slow combustion. 2  to exist in a suppressed state or with activity stifled. 3  to have or show feelings of suppressed anger, hate, passion, etc.
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of feckless is someone who is ineffective or irresponsible. A person who cannot be trusted to take on responsibility is an example of someone who would be described as feckless.
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falter Falter is defined as to move in an uncertain way or to hesitate in word or action. An example of falter is to stumble through a dark hallway. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  affray, disturbance, fray, ruffle(verb) a noisy fight. 2  fray, frazzle(verb) wear away by rubbing. The friction frayed the sleeve. 3  rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch(verb) cause friction. my sweater scratches.
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tatter 1 tatter1. 1  a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag. 2  a separate torn piece; shred. 3  tatters, torn or ragged clothing: dressed in rags and tatters. 4  to tear or wear to tatters. 5  to become ragged.
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- A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement. 2. often fetters Something that serves to restrict; a restraint: the fetters of tyranny. tr.v. fet·tered, fet·ter·ing, fet·ters. 1. To put fetters on; shackle.
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Definitions &Translations Jitter. Jitter is the undesired deviation from true periodicity of an assumed periodic signal in electronics and telecommunications, often in relation to a reference clock source. Jitter may be observed in characteristics such as the frequency of successive pulses, the signal amplitude, or phase of periodic signals.itter is the undesired deviation from true periodicity of an assumed periodic signal in electronics and telecommunications, often in relation to a reference clock source. Jitter may be observed in characteristics such as the frequency of successive pulses, the signal amplitude, or phase of periodic signals.
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- Definition of FIDGET. 1. : uneasiness or restlessness as shown by nervous movements —usually used in plural. 2. [2fidget] : one that fidgets. See fidget defined for kids.
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Definition of Fiery fervent - characterized by intense emotion; ardent love; an ardent lover; a burning enthusiasm; a fervent desire to change society; a fervent admirer; fiery oratory; an impassioned appeal; a torrid love affair
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- a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag. 2. a separate torn piece; shred. 3. tatters, torn or ragged clothing: dressed in rags and tatters.
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- Definition of fermata. : a prolongation at the discretion of the performer of a musical note, chord, or rest beyond its given time value; also : the sign ·̑ denoting such a prolongation —called also hold.
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- A person who can be recognized as a nerd or loser before saying a single word. The word can be used as an exclamation to alert others that a person approaching or nearby is a loser without saying so. The exclamation can be used to point out when someone, a friend or not, has said something corny or not funny. Most hwas in high school aspire to attend Carnegie Mellon University. Jon Ng: Hey Guys!
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fidget Definition of fidget. 1  1 : uneasiness or restlessness as shown by nervous movements —usually used in plural. 2  2 [2fidget] : one that fidgets.
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perspire verb (used without object), perspired, perspiring. 1. to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat. verb (used with object), perspired, perspiring. 2. to emit through pores; exude.
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flame Flame, blaze, conflagration refer to the light and heat given off by combustion. Flame is the common word, referring to a combustion of any size: the light of a match flame. Blaze usually denotes a quick, hot, bright, and comparatively large flame: The fire burst into a blaze. Conflagration refers to destructive flames which spread over a considerable area: A conflagration destroyed Chicago.
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feckless definition : feckless Feck (or, in some senses, fek or feic) has several vernacular meanings and variations in Hiberno-English, Scots and Middle English. ==Modern English== * Slang expletive employed as an attenuated alternative (minced oath) to fuck to express disbelief, pain, anger, or contempt in a given situation.
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Definitions &Translations A fermata is an element of musical notation indicating that the note should be sustained for longer than its note value would indicate. Exactly how much longer it is held is up to the discretion of the performer or conductor, but twice as long is not unusual.
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List of stutterers Stuttering (alalia syllabaris), also known as stammering (alalia literalis or anarthria literalis), is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and involuntary silent pauses or blocks during which the person who stutters is unable to produce sounds ...
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- Pipefitters are also responsible for the installation and maintenance of automated control devices used in various types of mechanical piping assemblies. A pipefitter is sometimes referred to as a steamfitter to avoid being confused with a plumber.nlike a plumber, a pipefitter can fabricate pipes, as well as install and maintain them. Some pipefitters are are specially trained to work in distilleries and breweries. A person who wants to become a pipefitter must complete all classroom training requirements, which includes welding.
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stammer Noun. 1. stutter-a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds. stammer. defect of speech, speech defect, speech disorder-a disorder of oral speech.