Shackles: meaning, definitions and examples

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shackles

[ ˈʃæk.əlz ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.