Associations to the word «Shackle»
Noun
- Praise
- Adventure
- Lock
- Anchor
- Tyranny
- Pane
- Defendant
- Lever
- Prison
- Jury
- Inmate
- Whip
- Hook
- Shake
- Freedom
- Forge
- Brace
- Prejudice
- Bleeding
- Cage
- Dylan
- Captive
- Pear
- Bathroom
- Haiti
- Screw
- Break
- Liberty
- Chair
- Multitude
- Throwing
- Cord
- Christopher
- Hostage
- Cable
- Coupling
- Foot
- Economist
- Ty
- Lust
- Wear
- Floor
- Scar
- Hand
- Neck
- Console
- Stripe
- Sharpe
- Bomb
- Pulling
- Bed
- Messenger
- Belly
- Path
- Wire
- Strap
- Continent
- Intellect
- Ignorance
- Jockey
Adjective
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.
Wise words
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