shackle

Meaning of shackle

noun
  1. (usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.
    The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell.
  2. A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
  3. (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
  4. A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
  5. A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
  6. A length of cable or chain equal to 12 1/2 fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.
  7. Stubble.
verb
  1. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
  2. (by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.
    This law would effectively shackle its opposition.

verb

To shake, rattle.

Information about shackle

  • The plural form of shackle is: shackles.
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Hyphenation of shackle

shackle

  • It consists of 1 syllables and 7 chars.
  • shackle is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

shackle synonyms

Meaning bond:

bond, hamper, trammel

Meaning pinion:

pinion

Meaning fetter:

fetter

Meaning :

hobble

shackle antonyms

Meaning :

free, liberate, unshackle, untie

Anagrams of shackle

hackles

Words that rhyme with shackle

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