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shackles

/ˈʃækəlz/

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noun

Оковы, кандалы

(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."

Заключенный лежал в оковах в своей мрачной камере.

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noun

Оковы, кандалы

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. "

Строители использовали оковы, чтобы соединить тяжелые стальные балки с тросом крана.

nautical technical item

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noun

Оковы, узы

(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. "

Постоянное беспокойство о плохих оценках наложило оковы на ее творчество и помешало ей получать удовольствие от учебы.

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noun

Оковы, кандалы

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. "

Юная девушка носила изящные серебряные оковы на лодыжке, красивое украшение, подаренное ей бабушкой.

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noun

Сцепка, дышло

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. "

Рабочий железной дороги проверил сцепки, соединяющие грузовые вагоны, чтобы убедиться, что они надежны, прежде чем поезд отправится.

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noun

Кандалы, оковы

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. "

Капитан приказал вытравить три кандала якорной цепи, обеспечив надежную постановку судна на якорь в бурном море.

nautical sailing

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noun

Стерня

Examples :

"After the farmer harvested the wheat, only shackles remained in the field, prickly and short. "

После того, как фермер убрал пшеницу, в поле осталась только стерня, колючая и короткая.

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verb

Заковывать в кандалы

To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.

Examples :

"The guards had to shackle the prisoner to prevent him from escaping. "

Охранникам пришлось заковать заключенного в кандалы, чтобы он не сбежал.

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verb

Сковывать, сдерживать

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

Examples :

"This law would effectively shackle its opposition."

Этот закон фактически сковывает оппозицию.

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verb

Трясти, греметь

To shake, rattle.

Examples :

"The old washing machine shackles and groans loudly before finally stopping its spin cycle. "

Старая стиральная машина трясется и громко гремит, прежде чем, наконец, остановить цикл отжима.