noun🔗ShareMenottes, entraves(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."Le prisonnier gisait menotté dans sa cellule sombre.bodypoliceinhumanlawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntraves, menottesA 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. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé des entraves pour relier les lourdes poutres d'acier au câble de la grue.nauticaltechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntraves, chaînes(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. "L'inquiétude constante concernant les mauvaises notes a mis des entraves à sa créativité et l'a empêchée d'apprécier l'apprentissage.actionconditionsituationsocietylawpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntrave, menotteA 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 jeune fille portait de délicates entraves en argent autour de sa cheville, un joli ornement que sa grand-mère lui avait donné.appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAttelage, timonA 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. "L'employé des chemins de fer a vérifié l'attelage reliant les wagons de marchandises pour s'assurer qu'il était sûr avant le départ du train.vehiclemachinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChaîne, entraveA 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. "Le capitaine ordonna de larguer trois chaînes de chaîne d'ancre, s'assurant que le navire était solidement ancré dans la mer agitée.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChaumesStubble."After the farmer harvested the wheat, only shackles remained in the field, prickly and short. "Après que le fermier eut récolté le blé, seules les chaumes restaient dans le champ, piquantes et courtes.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnchaîner, entraverTo restrain using shackles; to place in shackles."The guards had to shackle the prisoner to prevent him from escaping. "Les gardes ont dû enchaîner le prisonnier pour l'empêcher de s'échapper.lawpolicegovernmentinhumanactionrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntraver, brider(by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of."This law would effectively shackle its opposition."Cette loi entraverait efficacement son opposition.abilitymindactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecouer, faire vibrerTo shake, rattle."The old washing machine shackles and groans loudly before finally stopping its spin cycle. "La vieille machine à laver secoue et gronde bruyamment avant de finalement arrêter son cycle d'essorage.actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
