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 inhuman law military 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 construction workers used shackles to connect the heavy steel beams to the crane's cable. " nautical technical item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " action condition situation society law politics government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " appearance wear style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle machine technical industry 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 captain ordered three shackles of anchor chain to be paid out, ensuring the ship was securely anchored in the rough sea. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Stubble. Examples : "After the farmer harvested the wheat, only shackles remained in the field, prickly and short. " appearance body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles. Examples : "The guards had to shackle the prisoner to prevent him from escaping. " law police government inhuman action 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 mind action society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To shake, rattle. Examples : "The old washing machine shackles and groans loudly before finally stopping its spin cycle. " action sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
