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(fetəl)
See in fine fettle

fettle in British English

(ˈfɛtəl)
verb (transitive)
1. 
to remove (excess moulding material and casting irregularities) from a cast component
2. 
to line or repair (the walls of a furnace)
3.  British dialect
a. 
to prepare or arrange (a thing, oneself, etc), esp to put a finishing touch to
b. 
to repair or mend (something)
noun
4. 
state of health, spirits, etc (esp in the phrase in fine fettle)
5.  another name for fettling
Word origin
C14 (in the sense: to put in order): back formation from fetled girded up, from Old English fetel belt

fettle in American English

(ˈfɛtəl)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfettled or ˈfettling
1.  Dialectal
to put in order or readiness; arrange
2. 
to line or cover (the hearth of a puddling furnace) with fettling
noun
3. 
condition of body and mind
in fine fettle
4. 
fettling
Word origin
ME fetlen, to make ready, prob. < OE fetel, belt (akin to feter, fetter), confused with fætel, container < fæt, vat

Examples of 'fettle' in a sentence
fettle

They were in fine fettle after weeks of sleeping rough and singing psalms.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
Her soprano voice was in pretty fine fettle.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But back on the track they were reassured that the cycling will be in fine fettle.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She has looked in good fettle recently and is drawn for a decent run to the corner this morning.
The Sun (2009)
His short game is also in fine fettle and will need to be if he is to get himself in contention here.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They had twelve dogs, all in fine fettle and splendid condition.
Edward Beauclerk Maurice THE LAST OF THE GENTLEMEN ADVENTURERS: Coming of Age in the Arctic (2004)
She's in fine fettle and will be motoring from the second bend.
The Sun (2013)
But look at him now - my exclusive pic shows him in fine fettle.
The Sun (2009)
And if his chipping and putting is in fine fettle, then he should mount a strong challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He's in really good fettle.
The Sun (2011)
The club is in fantastic fettle and I could not be more proud of the players.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yet his comic voice, if not his actual voice, is in fine fettle.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Hearing aid notwithstanding, the octogenarian is in fine fettle, bar a dodgy knee.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Overall, her agile mezzo is in fine fettle, and her physical presence and vocal colours well tailored to text and musical line.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
(noun) 
You seem in fine fettle.
Synonyms
health
Although he's old, he's in good health.
form
He's now fighting his way back to top form.
condition
He was in fine condition for his age.
shape
He was still in better shape than many young men.
state
When we moved here the walls and ceiling were in an awful state.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of condition
Definition
state of physical fitness, esp. good health
He was in fine condition for his age.
Synonyms
health,
shape,
fitness,
trim,
form,
kilter,
state of health,
fettle,
order
in the sense of form
Definition
physical or mental condition
He's now fighting his way back to top form.
Synonyms
condition,
health,
shape,
nick (informal),
fitness,
trim,
good condition,
good spirits,
fettle
in the sense of shape
Definition
condition or state of efficiency
He was still in better shape than many young men.
Synonyms
condition,
state,
health,
nick (British, informal),
repair,
trim,
kilter,
fettle

Nearby words of
fettle

  • fetid
  • fetish
  • fetter
  • fettle
  • fetus
  • feud
  • fever

Synonyms of 'fettle'

fettle

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of state
Definition
the condition or circumstances of a person or thing
When we moved here the walls and ceiling were in an awful state.
Synonyms
condition,
shape,
state of affairs
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