What is the meaning of shackle?

noun

  • A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner.
  • A U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar.

verb

  • Bind the arms of.
  • Restrain with fetters.
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