Associations to the word «Shackle»
Noun
- Ankle
- Wrist
- Chain
- Restraint
- Iron
- Prisoner
- Dungeon
- Slave
- Leg
- Rope
- Collar
- Jail
- Escape
- Bound
- Loop
- Guard
- Twist
- Cauldron
- Bond
- Deck
- Punishment
- Locking
- Mooring
- Bondage
- Nantes
- Briefcase
- Keynes
- Richelieu
- Cuff
- Bolt
- Blackout
- Oar
- Pin
- Interrogation
- Buoy
- Yoke
- Bridle
- Spoon
- Scourge
- Sterling
- Dangling
- Tow
- Rigging
- Kendrick
- Slavery
- Sentencing
- Servitude
- Confinement
- Ars
- Rattle
- Throw
- Camouflage
- Superstition
- Salvage
- Courtroom
- Limb
- Bind
- Notch
- Fathom
- Sway
Adjective
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Wiktionary
SHACKLE, noun. A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger. Usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain; a hobble.
SHACKLE, noun. A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
SHACKLE, noun. (figuratively) (usually in plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
SHACKLE, noun. A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
SHACKLE, noun. A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
SHACKLE, noun. Stubble
SHACKLE, verb. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
SHACKLE, verb. By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something.
SHACKLE JOINT, noun. (anatomy) A joint formed by a bony ring passing through a hole in a bone, as at the bases of spines in some fishes.
SHACKLE JOINTS, noun. Plural of shackle joint
Dictionary definition
SHACKLE, noun. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner).
SHACKLE, noun. A U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar.
SHACKLE, verb. Bind the arms of.
SHACKLE, verb. Restrain with fetters.
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