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Shackles: meaning, definitions and examples

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shackles

 

[ ˈʃæk.əlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in chains

Metal fastenings for a prisoner's wrists or ankles.

Synonyms

chains, fetters, irons

Examples of usage

  • He was led away in shackles.
  • The prisoner's shackles clinked as he walked.
Context #2 | Verb

restricting freedom

To restrict someone's freedom, especially by tying their hands or feet together.

Synonyms

bind, constrain, restrain

Examples of usage

  • She felt shackled by her responsibilities.
  • The strict rules shackled his creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "shackles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grilhões

🇮🇳 बेड़ियाँ

🇩🇪 Fesseln

🇮🇩 belenggu

🇺🇦 кайдани

🇵🇱 kajdany

🇯🇵 手錠 (てじょう)

🇫🇷 chaînes

🇪🇸 esposas

🇹🇷 kelepçeler

🇰🇷 족쇄

🇸🇦 قيود

🇨🇿 pouta

🇸🇰 putá

🇨🇳 镣铐

🇸🇮 okovi

🇮🇸 handjárn

🇰🇿 кісендер

🇬🇪 ბორკილები

🇦🇿 qandallar

🇲🇽 esposas

Etymology

The word 'shackles' originated from the Middle English word 'schakel', which came from Old English 'sceacul' meaning 'fetter'. The concept of shackles has been used throughout history to restrain prisoners and individuals, symbolizing loss of freedom and control.

See also: unshackle, unshackling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,343, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.