shackle (n.)

  1. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

    [ Syn: bond , hamper , trammel ]

  2. a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

    shackle (v.)

  1. bind the arms of

    [ Syn: pinion ]

  2. restrain with fetters

    [ Syn: fetter ]

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