shackle

IPA: ʃˈækʌɫ

noun

  • (usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs 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.
  • (figuratively, usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
  • A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
  • A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
  • A length of cable or chain equal to 12+¹⁄₂ fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.

verb

  • (transitive) To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
  • (transitive, by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.
  • (dialectal) To shake, rattle.
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Examples of "shackle" in Sentences

  • Don't rush to shackle press.
  • He was released from the shackle.
  • On the lower shelf of the table are shackles.
  • It is a new laws to shackle the fine the Press.
  • Sunderland's Carlos must shackle Man Utd's strikers.
  • Avoid brokers who shackle you by limiting your access.
  • He will never shackle goal scoring midfielder Andy King.
  • Hanging off the side of the block was the key to unlock the shackles.
  • What a tragedy that the university and two regents are trying to shackle it.
  • A locking pin is provided for securing the shackle pin to the forked member.

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