Australian English Meaning of shackle

shackle

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Definitions and Meaning of shackle in English

Wordnet

shackle (n)

a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

Wordnet

shackle (v)

bind the arms of

restrain with fetters

Webster

shackle (n.)

Stubble.

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.

Hence, that which checks or prevents free action.

A fetterlike band worn as an ornament.

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.

A link for connecting railroad cars; -- called also drawlink, draglink, etc.

The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple.

Webster

shackle (v. t.)

To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.

Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.

To join by a link or chain, as railroad cars.

FAQs About the word shackle

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