Fettle: meaning, definitions and examples

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fettle

 

[ ˈfɛtəl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

physical condition

Fettle refers to a state of health or fitness. When someone is said to be in good fettle, it means they are in excellent physical condition.

Synonyms

condition, fitness, health

Examples of usage

  • She is in great fettle after her recovery.
  • The team is in fine fettle for the upcoming match.
  • He trips down to the doctor to check if he is in good fettle.
Context #2 | Verb

to prepare

To fettle means to prepare or set up something, particularly in a specific way. It often refers to the act of refining or improving a material or process.

Synonyms

adjust, prepare, refine

Examples of usage

  • He needs to fettle the machine before starting the production.
  • She spent the afternoon fettling her garden.
  • The artist likes to fettle his brushes before painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "fettle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condição

🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्य

🇩🇪 Zustand

🇮🇩 kondisi

🇺🇦 стан

🇵🇱 stan

🇯🇵 状態

🇫🇷 état

🇪🇸 estado

🇹🇷 durum

🇰🇷 상태

🇸🇦 حالة

🇨🇿 stav

🇸🇰 stav

🇨🇳 状态

🇸🇮 stanje

🇮🇸 ástand

🇰🇿 күй

🇬🇪 სტატუსი

🇦🇿 vəziyyət

🇲🇽 estado

Etymology

The word 'fettle' originates from Middle English 'fetel,' which means 'condition' or 'state.' It is derived from the Old English term 'fetel,' meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to effect.' Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass both the physical condition of an object or person and the act of preparing something to ensure its proper functioning. The dual usage of 'fettle' as both a noun and a verb solidifies its place in the English language, reflecting the intricate relationship between the condition and the act of maintenance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,087, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.