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Definition of Shackle
1. Verb. Bind the arms of. "They want to shackle the prisoners "
2. Noun. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
Specialized synonyms: Ball And Chain, Fetter, Hobble, Cuff, Handcuff, Handlock, Manacle, Chains, Irons
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Hamper, Hamper, Trammel
3. Verb. Restrain with fetters. "They want to shackle the prisoners "
Specialized synonyms: Cuff, Handcuff, Manacle
Generic synonyms: Confine, Hold, Restrain
Derivative terms: Fetter
4. Noun. A U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar.
Definition of Shackle
1. n. Stubble.
2. n. Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter.
3. v. t. To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.
Definition of Shackle
1. Noun. A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger. Usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain. ¹
2. Noun. A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism. Sometimes referred to as a D shackle, a D closure or a green pin shackle. ¹
3. Verb. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles. ¹
4. Verb. By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shackle
1. to confine with metal fastenings placed around the wrists or ankles [v -LED, -LING, -LES]
Medical Definition of Shackle
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1. Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter. "His shackles empty left; himself escaped clean." (Spenser)
2. Hence, that which checks or prevents free action. "His very will seems to be in bonds and shackles." (South)
3. A fetterlike band worn as an ornament. "Most of the men and women . . . Had all earrings made of gold, and gold shackles about their legs and arms." (Dampier)
4. A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with a movable bolt, so that the parts can be separated, or the loop removed; a clevis.
5. A link for connecting railroad cars; called also drawlink, draglink, etc.
6. The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shackle
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