transferred and figurative. Anything that confines, impedes, or restrains; a check, restraint.

figurative and in figurative context. Applied to restraint on freedom of action. Chiefly in plural.

figurative. That which confines or imprisons.

figurative. A binding or restraining force which prevents freedom of action. (Cf. fetter, n., bond, n.1)

fig.; esp. in phrase to cut a large thong (or large thongs) of another man's leather, to cut long thongs of other men's hides, to be lavish with…

figurative. With reference to the binding or confining power of a cord. Chiefly in scriptural language, or expressions derived from it.

figurative and in figurative contexts. A bond; a chain.

A bond by which a person is held captive. Obsolete. rare.

Usually in plural. figurative. A bond, a restraint.

Something that hampers, or prevents freedom of movement; a shackle. Obsolete.

A bond or fetter.

transferred uses of 1. That which confines or binds in; a restraint, limit.

One who or that which confines.

transferred and figurative. Anything that hinders or impedes free action; anything that confines, restrains, fetters, or shackles. Chiefly plural.

figurative. A constraining and narrowly confining force or power; a cramping restraint.

transferred. figurative. Something that restricts or confines like a swaddling-band.

figurative. Something that ties or binds in a figurative or abstract sense. Obligation of constant attendance; restraint of freedom.