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Shackle
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Meaning
Noun
●
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.
●
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
●
To
restrain
using
shackles
; to place in
shackles
.
●
To
render
immobile
or
incapable
; to
inhibit
the
progress
or
abilities
of.
●
In Nautical:
To
shake
, rattle.
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Antonyms
Unshackle
Untie
Free
Liberate
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Bind
Entangle
Stun
Yoke
Tether
Lock
Skewer
Ensnare
Shroud
Bolt
Hook
Cleave
Impale
Shield
Bodyblock
Chakram
Lasso
Claw
Rope
Dagger
Lever
Handcuff
Immobilize
Strap
Taunt
Dismember
Flay
Wrench
Sleeve
Rod
Shaft
Sawblade
Hinge
Latch
Wire
Padlock
Pulley
Snare
Clamp
Noose
Screw
Stinger
Handle
Hammer
Hose
Leg
Disc
Arm
Totem
Harness
Collar
Belt
Pin
Catapult
Tip
Anchor
Pillar
Hole
Cotter Pin
Ball And Chain
More
Rhymes
Backal
Tackle
Jackal
Cackle
Gackle
Hackle
Chackle
Shackle
Crackle
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