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shackles

/ˈʃækəlz/

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noun

Fesseln, Ketten

(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 inhuman law military

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noun

Fesseln, Ketten

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 construction workers used shackles to connect the heavy steel beams to the crane's cable. "

Die Bauarbeiter benutzten Fesseln, um die schweren Stahlträger mit dem Kabel des Krans zu verbinden.

nautical technical item

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noun

Fesseln, Ketten

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

Examples :

"The constant worry about failing grades put shackles on her creativity and prevented her from enjoying learning. "

Die ständige Sorge um schlechte Noten legte Fesseln auf ihre Kreativität und verhinderte, dass sie das Lernen genoss.

action condition situation society law politics government

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noun

Fessel, Fußfessel

A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.

Examples :

"The young girl wore delicate silver shackles around her ankle, a pretty ornament her grandmother had given her. "

Das junge Mädchen trug zarte silberne Fußfesseln um ihren Knöchel, ein hübsches Ornament, das ihre Großmutter ihr geschenkt hatte.

appearance wear style

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noun

Kupplung, Zugstange

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

Examples :

"The railroad worker checked the shackles connecting the freight cars to make sure they were secure before the train departed. "

Der Eisenbahnarbeiter überprüfte die Kupplungen, die die Güterwagen verbanden, um sicherzustellen, dass sie sicher waren, bevor der Zug abfuhr.

vehicle machine technical industry

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noun

Kettenglied, Kette

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

Examples :

"The captain ordered three shackles of anchor chain to be paid out, ensuring the ship was securely anchored in the rough sea. "

Der Kapitän befahl, drei Kettenglieder der Ankerkette auszugeben, um sicherzustellen, dass das Schiff in der rauen See sicher verankert war.

nautical sailing

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noun

Stoppeln

Examples :

"After the farmer harvested the wheat, only shackles remained in the field, prickly and short. "

Nachdem der Bauer den Weizen geerntet hatte, blieben nur Stoppeln auf dem Feld zurück, stachelig und kurz.

appearance body

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verb

Fesseln, anketten

To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.

Examples :

"The guards had to shackle the prisoner to prevent him from escaping. "

Die Wachen mussten den Gefangenen fesseln, um seine Flucht zu verhindern.

law police government inhuman action 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 mind action society

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verb

Rütteln, klappern

To shake, rattle.

Examples :

"The old washing machine shackles and groans loudly before finally stopping its spin cycle. "

Die alte Waschmaschine rüttelt und ächzt laut, bevor sie endlich ihren Schleudergang beendet.