Manacle: meaning, definitions and examples

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manacle

[ ˈmæn.ə.kəl ]

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metal restraints

A metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles.

Synonyms

cuffs, restraints, shackles

Examples of usage

He was led away in manacles.
The prisoner's manacles were removed.

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physical or mental restraint

To restrain or confine someone physically or mentally.

Synonyms

confine, restrain, shackle

Examples of usage

He felt as though he had been manacled by the law.
The strict rules manacled his creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "manacle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 algema

🇮🇳 हथकड़ी

🇩🇪 Handschelle

🇮🇩 borgol

🇺🇦 кайдани

🇵🇱 kajdany

🇯🇵 手錠

🇫🇷 menotte

🇪🇸 esposas

🇹🇷 kelepçe

🇰🇷 수갑

🇸🇦 أصفاد

🇨🇿 želízka

🇸🇰 putá

🇨🇳 手铐

🇸🇮 lisice

🇮🇸 handjárn

🇰🇿 кісен

🇬🇪 ბორკილი

🇦🇿 qandallar

🇲🇽 esposas

Word origin

The word 'manacle' originated from Middle English, from Old French 'manicle', from Latin 'manicula' meaning 'little hand', from 'manus' meaning 'hand'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to restraints for the hands or feet, symbolizing control or confinement.