noun Download 🔗Share (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." body police law item inhuman Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " item nautical technical machine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " action society law government police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " appearance wear style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle machine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Stubble. Examples : "The farmer's field was covered in a thick shackle of dried stalks. " appearance body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles. Examples : "The police had to shackle the suspect's hands before putting him in the car. " law police action government right Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of. Examples : "This law would effectively shackle its opposition." ability action condition mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To shake, rattle. Examples : "The old, dusty box rattled and shackled as I moved it across the room. " action sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading