Fessel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fessel" is used as noun with the meaning of "pastern", "fetlock" or "fetter".

Essential properties of "Fessel"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Fessel
  • Plural: die Fesseln

Meanings of "Fessel" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Part of a horse's leg between the hoof and cannon bone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Tierarzt untersuchte die Fessel des Pferdes.The vet examined the horse's fetlock.
  2. Die Fessel war geschwollen nach dem Rennen.The fetlock was swollen after the race.
  3. Er bandagierte die Fessel zur Unterstützung.He bandaged the fetlock for support.

2.) "Instrument for immobilization (handcuffs, chains)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gefangene trug Fesseln an den Händen.The prisoner wore fetters on his hands.
  2. Die Fesseln waren schwer und rostig.The fetters were heavy and rusty.
  3. Er konnte sich nicht aus den Fesseln befreien.He could not free himself from the fetters.
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