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SHACKLE
- to confine with metal fastenings placed around the wrists or ankles [v SHACKLED, SHACKLES, SHACKLING]
- A pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together
- Used in reference to something that restrains or impedes
- A metal link, typically U-shaped, closed by a bolt, used to secure a chain or rope to something
- A pivoted link connecting a spring in a vehicle's suspension to the body of the vehicle
- to confine with irons around wrists and ankles [v SHACKLED, SHACKLING, SHACKLES]