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fettle

The word “fettle” has 2 syllables: fet-tle

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛtəl/

What is synonym and antonym for fettle?

In the thesaurus, “fettle” has 24 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fettle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fettle

Antonyms for fettle

  • disorder
  • disrepair

Meanings of fettle

  • noun
    1. A state of proper physical condition; kilter or trim.
    2. One's mental state; spirits.
    3. Sand used to line a furnace.
    4. A person's mood or state, often assuming the worst.
    5. A seam line left by the meeting of mold pieces.
    6. The act of fettling.
  • verb
    1. To sort out, to fix, to mend, to repair.
    2. To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business.
    3. To line the hearth of a furnace with sand prior to pouring molten metal.
    4. To be upset or in a bad mood.
    5. In ceramics, to remove (as by sanding) the seam lines left by the meeting of two molds.
    6. To prepare.

Example Sentences

  • After a good night’s sleep, she was in fine fettle for the competition.
  • Regular exercise keeps him in good fettle.
  • The old machine is still in working fettle after years of use.
  • He returned from vacation in excellent fettle, full of energy.
  • The coach said the team was in prime fettle before the big game.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fettle, such as: condition, disorder, disrepair, estate, footing, form, health.

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