shackle
11shackle — I UK [ˈʃæk(ə)l] / US noun [countable, usually plural] Word forms shackle : singular shackle plural shackles 1) mainly literary something that prevents you from doing what you want to do 2) one of a pair of connected metal rings that can be locked …
12shackle — shackler, n. /shak euhl/, n., v., shackled, shackling. n. 1. a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter. 2. a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal. 3. the U shaped bar of a padlock, one end of which …
13shackle — 1. noun a) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger. Usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain. b) A U shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bo …
14shackle — /ˈʃækəl / (say shakuhl) noun 1. a ring or fastening of iron or the like for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; a fetter. 2. a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal. 3. any of various fastening or coupling devices, as the curved bar of a… …
15shackle — A swinging support which is used to attach the ends of a leaf spring to the frame of the vehicle. The shackle is needed to take care of the changes in length of the spring as it moves up and down. See spring shackle swinging shackle …
16shackle — n. & v. n. 1 a metal loop or link, closed by a bolt, to connect chains etc. 2 a fetter enclosing the ankle or wrist. 3 (usu. in pl.) a restraint or impediment. v.tr. fetter, impede, restrain. Phrases and idioms: shackle bolt 1 a bolt for closing… …
17Shackle — Recorded in several spellings as shown below, this is an English medieval surname. It has at least two possible origins. The first is as a metonymic occupational name, given to a man who made and or sold chains, fetters, and shackles. This is… …
18shackle — v. (d; tr.) to shackle to (the prisoner was shackled to the bars) * * * [ ʃæk(ə)l] (d; tr.) to shackle to (the prisoner was shackled to the bars) …
19shackle — shack•le [[t]ˈʃæk əl[/t]] n. v. led, ling 1) a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter 2) a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal 3) bui theU shaped bar of a padlock 4) bui any of various fastening… …
20shackle — I. noun Etymology: Middle English schakel, from Old English sceacul; akin to Old Norse skǫkull pole of a cart Date: before 12th century 1. something (as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms 2. something that checks or prevents free …
