Uk English Meaning of shackle
shackle
Other Uk English words related to shackle
- bind
- bracelet
- chain
- handcuffs
- Band
- bond
- collar
- confinement
- constraint
- fetter
- irons
- ligature
- restriction
- tie
- trap
- cuffs
- captivity
- Kerb
- chains
- enslavement
- Entanglement
- hindrance
- Hobble
- hold
- hold down
- holding
- immurement
- imprisonment
- imprisonment
- net
- restraint
- straitjacket
- Straightjacket
- trammel
- handcuffs
Nearest Words of shackle
Definitions and Meaning of shackle in English
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
shackle (v)
bind the arms of
restrain with fetters
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.
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
shackle
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 throug
bind,bracelet,chain,handcuffs,Band,bond,collar,confinement,constraint,fetter
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shackatory => No translation provided., shack up => Shake up, shack => shack, shabuoth => Shavuot, shabu => Shabu,
