shackle

/ʃˈækə‍l/

/ˈʃækəɫ/

Shackle

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

synonyms : bond

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

to shackle

MAIN VERB

restrain with fetters

synonyms : fetter

bind the arms of

synonyms : pinion

Examples

1. New prisoners, for 3 months, must always wear shackles.

2. His hands were actually shackled.

3. Breaking shackles.

4. He had shackles on his ankles.