Manacles: meaning, definitions and examples

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manacles

 

[ หˆmanษ™k(ษ™)lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

restraining devices

Manacles are metal restraints that are used to secure a person's wrists or ankles, typically in a law enforcement or prison setting. They are designed to restrict movement and prevent escape.

Synonyms

cuffs, fetters, shackles

Examples of usage

  • They put the criminal in manacles before transporting him to the courthouse.
  • The prisoner's manacles were removed once he arrived at the correctional facility.
Context #2 | Verb

to restrain or confine

To manacle someone means to physically or metaphorically restrain or confine them, limiting their freedom or actions. It can also signify a form of control or oppression.

Synonyms

confine, restrain, shackle

Examples of usage

  • The oppressive regime sought to manacle any form of dissent among its citizens.
  • She felt manacled by the expectations placed upon her by society.

Translations

Translations of the word "manacles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grilhรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฅเค•เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handschellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belenggu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะนะดะฐะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kajdany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹้Œ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menottes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esposas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kelepรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๊ฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตูุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pouta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ putรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lisice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handjรกrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qandallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esposas

Word origin

The word 'manacles' originated from Middle English 'manicle', which came from Old French 'manicle' and Latin 'manicula' meaning 'a little hand'. Manacles have been used throughout history as a means of physical restraint and control, often associated with imprisonment or captivity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,554 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.