Uk English Meaning of shackles

shackles

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Definitions and Meaning of shackles in English

shackles

to make fast with a shackle, a length of cable or anchor chain of usually 15 fathoms, to deprive of freedom of action, a U-shaped metal device for joining or fastening something, something that checks or prevents free action as if by fetters, a ring or band that prevents free use of the legs or arms, to make fast with or as if with a shackle, to deprive of freedom especially of action by means of restrictions or handicaps, to bind with shackles, something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms, something that prevents free action, a usually U-shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or pin through holes in the end of the two arms

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shackles

to make fast with a shackle, a length of cable or anchor chain of usually 15 fathoms, to deprive of freedom of action, a U-shaped metal device for joining or fa

Barrier,Embarrassment,hurdle,interference,obstacle,obstruction,block,Brake,Burden,chain

advantage,Break,catalyst,edge,impetus,incentive,spur,stimulus,aid,assistance

shackle(s) => shackle, sewing up => sewing, sewers => sewers, sewerages => sewerage, sewed up => sewn up,