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shackle

/'ʃækəl/

Synonyms of shackle Antonyms of shackle Examples of shackle Usage of shackle Parts of shackle Definition that contains shackle Words sounding like shackle Explanation of shackle

verb
bind the arms of
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pinion

type of:
restrain hold constrain confine
noun
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
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bond hamper trammel

type of:
constraint restraint
verb
restrain with fetters
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fetter

type of:
restrain confine constrain hold
noun
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
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type of:
bar

part of:
padlock

Definition that contains shackle

cuff shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
handcuff shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
manacle shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
handlock shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs