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Shackle
01
grilheta, corrente
a metal fastening, usually a pair, joined by a chain or hinge, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together
Exemplos
The guards secured the prisoner 's wrists with heavy iron shackles to prevent any attempts at escape.
Os guardas prenderam os pulsos do prisioneiro com pesadas algemas de ferro para evitar quaisquer tentativas de fuga.
The convicted criminal felt the cold metal of the shackles encasing his ankles as he was escorted to the prison cell.
O criminoso condenado sentiu o metal frio das algemas envolvendo seus tornozelos enquanto era levado para a cela da prisão.
02
grilheta, barra em forma de U
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
to shackle
01
algemar, acorrentar
to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains
Exemplos
The prisoners were shackled and taken to their cells.
Os prisioneiros foram algemados e levados para suas celas.
Before the match, the boxer 's hands were shackled.
Antes da luta, as mãos do boxeador estavam algemadas.
02
algemar, acorrentar
bind the arms of
