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Shackle
01
chaînes
a metal fastening, usually a pair, joined by a chain or hinge, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together
Exemples
The convicted criminal felt the cold metal of the shackles encasing his ankles as he was escorted to the prison cell.
Le criminel condamné a senti le métal froid des menottes encerclant ses chevilles alors qu'il était escorté vers la cellule de prison.
02
manille, grapin
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
to shackle
01
entraver, enchainer
to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains
Exemples
Before the match, the boxer 's hands were shackled.
Avant le match, les mains du boxeur étaient entravées.
02
entraver, menotter
bind the arms of
