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shackles

/ˈʃækəlz/

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noun

Menottes, 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.

Examples :

"The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."

Le prisonnier gisait menotté dans sa cellule sombre.

body police inhuman law military

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noun

Entraves, menottes

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. "

Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont utilisé des entraves pour relier les lourdes poutres d'acier au câble de la grue.

nautical technical item

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noun

Entraves, chaînes

(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. "

L'inquiétude constante concernant les mauvaises notes a mis des entraves à sa créativité et l'a empêchée d'apprécier l'apprentissage.

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noun

Entrave, menotte

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. "

La jeune fille portait de délicates entraves en argent autour de sa cheville, un joli ornement que sa grand-mère lui avait donné.

appearance wear style

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noun

Attelage, timon

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. "

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.

vehicle machine technical industry

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noun

Chaîne, entrave

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. "

Le capitaine ordonna de larguer trois chaînes de chaîne d'ancre, s'assurant que le navire était solidement ancré dans la mer agitée.

nautical sailing

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noun

Chaumes

Examples :

"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.

appearance body

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verb

Enchaîner, entraver

To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.

Examples :

"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.

law police government inhuman action right

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verb

Entraver, brider

(by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.

Examples :

"This law would effectively shackle its opposition."

Cette loi entraverait efficacement son opposition.

ability mind action society

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verb

Secouer, faire vibrer

To shake, rattle.

Examples :

"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.