shackle

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English

Wikipedia has an article on: Shackle A shackle—a U-shaped piece of metal.

Etymology

Akin to Old Norse skǫkull (“the pole of carriage”) ( > Danish skagle (“trace”)).

Pronunciation

Noun

shackle (plural shackles)

  1. 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.
  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. Sometimes referred to as a D shackle, a D closure or a green pin shackle.

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Verb

to shackle (third-person singular simple present shackles, present participle shackling, simple past and past participle shackled)

  1. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
  2. By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something.
    This law would effectively shackle its opposition.

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