 shackle |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) | |
| Synonyms: | hamper bond trammels trammel | |
| Related terms: | restraint iron handcuffs fetter ball_and_chain restrict fetter | |
| 2. | [ verb ] bind the arms of | |
| Synonyms: | pinion | |
| Related terms: | restrain | |
| 3. | [ verb ] restrain with fetters | |
| Synonyms: | fetter | |
| Related terms: | restrain manacle | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar | |
| Related terms: | bar padlock | |
| Similar spelling: |
shockley Shukla |
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