Associations to the word «Manacle»
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Wiktionary
MANACLE, noun. A shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands or feet.
MANACLE, noun. Any similar device such as a fetter or handcuffs.
MANACLE, verb. To confine with manacles.
Dictionary definition
MANACLE, noun. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.
MANACLE, verb. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.