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shackle

/ˈʃækəl/

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noun

Fessel, 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.

Examples :

"The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."

Der Gefangene lag in Fesseln in seiner düsteren Zelle.

body police law item inhuman

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noun

Fessel, Knebel

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.

Examples :

"The thief was caught with the metal shackle still attached to his wrist. "

Der Dieb wurde mit der Metallfessel am Handgelenk gefasst.

item nautical technical machine device

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noun

Fesseln, Ketten

(usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.

Examples :

"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.

action society law government police

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noun

Fessel, Kette

A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.

Examples :

"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.

appearance wear style

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noun

Kupplung, Zugstange

A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.

Examples :

"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.

vehicle machine part

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noun

Kettenglied, Gliederkette

A length of cable or chain equal to 12 1/2 fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing

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noun

Fessel, Handschelle

Examples :

"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.

appearance body

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verb

Fesseln, ketten

To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.

Examples :

"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.

law police action government right

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verb

Fesseln, hemmen

(by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.

Examples :

"This law would effectively shackle its opposition."

Dieses Gesetz würde seine Opposition effektiv hemmen.

ability action condition mind

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verb

Rütteln, erschüttern

To shake, rattle.

Examples :

"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.