noun🔗ShareFessel, Handschelle(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."Der Gefangene lag in Fesseln in seiner düsteren Zelle.bodypolicelawiteminhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, KnebelA 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."The thief was caught with the metal shackle still attached to his wrist. "Der Dieb wurde mit der Metallfessel am Handgelenk gefasst.itemnauticaltechnicalmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFesseln, Ketten(usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress."Bureaucracy and excessive paperwork can be shackles on a teacher's ability to effectively help their students. "Bürokratie und übermäßiger Papierkram können Fesseln für die Fähigkeit eines Lehrers sein, seinen Schülern effektiv zu helfen.actionsocietylawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, KetteA fetter-like band worn as an ornament."She wore a delicate silver shackle around her ankle, a fashionable piece meant to resemble a bracelet, not a restraint. "Sie trug eine zarte silberne Kette um ihren Knöchel, ein modisches Schmuckstück, das einem Armband ähneln sollte, nicht einer Fessel.appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKupplung, ZugstangeA link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink."The train engineer carefully adjusted the shackle to connect the last two freight cars. "Der Lokführer justierte sorgfältig die Kupplung, um die letzten beiden Güterwagen zu verbinden.vehiclemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKettenglied, GliederketteA length of cable or chain equal to 12 1/2 fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms."The anchor chain had several shackles in it, each about 75 feet long, allowing the ship to anchor in deeper water. "Die Ankerkette hatte mehrere Kettenglieder, jedes etwa 75 Fuß lang, wodurch das Schiff in tieferem Wasser ankern konnte.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFessel, HandschelleStubble."The farmer's field was covered in a thick shackle of dried stalks. "Das Feld des Bauern war mit einem dichten Fessel aus getrockneten Stängeln bedeckt.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, kettenTo restrain using shackles; to place in shackles."The police had to shackle the suspect's hands before putting him in the car. "Die Polizei musste die Hände des Verdächtigen fesseln, bevor sie ihn ins Auto setzten.lawpoliceactiongovernmentrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFesseln, hemmen(by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of."This law would effectively shackle its opposition."Dieses Gesetz würde seine Opposition effektiv hemmen.abilityactionconditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRütteln, erschütternTo shake, rattle."The old, dusty box rattled and shackled as I moved it across the room. "Die alte, staubige Kiste rüttelte und erschütterte, als ich sie durch den Raum bewegte.actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
