Shackle
Pronunciation: /ˈʃækəl/
Shackle (noun)
- a metal ring or chain used to tie someone's hands or feet.
- a situation or condition that limits freedom or progress.
Examples
- The prisoner wore a shackle on each wrist.
- A shackle was used to secure the gate.
Common collocations: iron shackle, heavy shackle, economic shackle, emotional shackle, shackle tightly
Shackle (verb)
- to put chains on someone's hands or feet to stop them moving.
- to limit someone's freedom or ability to do things.
Examples
- They shackled the prisoner to the wall.
- The guard shackled his hands tightly.