shackle in English dictionary

  • shackle

    Meanings and definitions of "shackle"

    • 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 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. Sometimes referred to as a D shackle, a D closure or a green pin shackle.
    • To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
    • By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • noun
      (figuratively, chiefly in the plural)
      A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
    • noun
      A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
    • noun
      A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
    • noun
      stubble
    • verb
      To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
    • verb
      By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something.
    • a restraint fit over an appendage
    • a U-shaped piece of metal
    • noun
      a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    • noun
      a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
    • verb
      bind the arms of
    • verb
      restrain with fetters

    Synonyms of "shackle" in English dictionary

    hold, bond, pinion are the top synonyms of "shackle" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of shackle

    • shackle ( third-person singular simple present shackles, present participle shackling, simple past and past participle shackled)
    • shackle ( plural  shackles)
    • shackle (plural shackles)
    • shackle (third-person singular simple present shackles, present participle shackling, simple past and past participle shackled)
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