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(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.

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shackle

noun

(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's shackle clinked as he walked.

意味（1）

(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.

意味（2）

Coordinate term: clevis

意味（3）

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

His very will seems to be in bonds and shackles.

意味（4）

A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.

意味（5）

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

意味（6）

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