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   shackle

   /ˈʃakl/

   noun

   • 1. a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together.
   • ▪ a situation or factor that restrains or restricts someone or something: "society is going to throw off the shackles of racism and colonialism"
   • 2. a metal link, typically U-shaped, closed by a bolt, used to secure a chain or rope to something.
   • ▪ a pivoted link connecting a spring in a vehicle's suspension to the body of the vehicle.

   verb

   • 1. chain with shackles: "the prisoner was shackled to the heavy steel chair in the centre of the room" Similar chainfettermanaclesecuretie (up)bindtetherhobbleput in chainsput/clap in ironshandcuffarchaic:gyveOpposite free
   • ▪ restrain; limit: "they seek to shackle the oil and gas companies by imposing new controls" Similar restrainrestrictlimitconstrainhamperhinderimpedeobstructhandicaphamstringencumberinhibitcheckcurbtie downtie someone's handscramp someone's stylerare:trammelOpposite give someone free rein

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)acul ‘fetter’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schakel ‘link, coupling’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHACKLED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Shackled is the past tense and past participle of shackle, which means to tie or bind someone or something. Learn how to use shackled in a sentence and see related words and phrases.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word shackle, which can be a noun or a verb. A shackle is something that confines or prevents free action, such as a ring or band, a fastening device, or a restriction.

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   A shackle is a device that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive, or a hobble for an animal. It can also mean a restraint or check on action or progress. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySHACKLE definition in American English - Collins Online...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'shackle' in different contexts. A shackle is a metal ring or fastening, or anything that restricts freedom, or a device for securing ropes or chains.

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   A shackle is a ring or other fastening for securing the wrist, ankle, etc., or anything that confines or restricts freedom. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of shackle with synonyms and example sentences.