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noun

Grilletes, esposas

(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."

El prisionero yacía con grilletes en su sombría celda.

body police inhuman law military

noun

Grilletes, esposas

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.

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

Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron grilletes para conectar las pesadas vigas de acero al cable de la grúa.

nautical technical item

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noun

Grilletes, cadenas

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

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

La preocupación constante por las malas calificaciones puso grilletes a su creatividad y le impidió disfrutar del aprendizaje.

action condition situation society law politics government

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noun

Grillete, esposas

A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.

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

La joven llevaba delicados grilletes de plata alrededor del tobillo, un bonito adorno que le había dado su abuela.

appearance wear style

noun

Acoplamiento, tirante

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

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

El trabajador del ferrocarril revisó los acoplamientos que conectaban los vagones de carga para asegurarse de que fueran seguros antes de que el tren partiera.

vehicle machine technical industry

noun

Grilletes, cadenas

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

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

El capitán ordenó que se soltaran tres grilletes de la cadena del ancla, asegurando que el barco estuviera anclado de forma segura en el mar embravecido.

nautical sailing