shackle
shackle
Definition
shackle (s̸hak′əl)
noun
- a metal fastening, usually one of a linked pair, for the wrist or ankle of a prisoner; fetter; manacle
- anything that restrains freedom of expression or action the shackles of ignorance
- any of several devices used in fastening or coupling
Etymology: ME schakel < OE sceacel, akin to MDu schakel, chain link < ? IE base *(s)kenk-, to gird, bind
transitive verb -·led, -·ling
- to put shackles on; fetter
- to fasten or connect with a shackle or shackles
- to restrain in freedom of expression or action
shack′·ler noun
shackle
Synonyms
shackle
Synonyms
shackle
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- attach: Around the middle of each sow was a broad collar with an attached shackle, securing her to the ground.
- remove: These two freedoms single-handedly removed the shackles from international trade.
- break: Only when you break the shackles of illusion can you experience the reality.
- have: Indeed the solo efforts that followed seemed to convey a joy at having the collective shackle removed.
Adjective modifier
- snap: Rig uses single 8mm sheets with plastic snap shackles.
Modifies a noun
- padlock: Lock them away by using a good quality close shackle padlock.
- pin: New brake linings and shackle pins are also awaited.
- lock: Many cheap shackle locks can be broken with one blow of a brick or hammer.
Modifying Another Word
- together: The pellet wire is shackled to the pellet or drum and the dan and picking-up wires shackled together are also shackled to the drum.
- still: Days pass, and after several failed attempts, he succeeds in freeing himself and heads for safety, shackles still attached.
- not: Additionally, they would not shackle a Roman citizen.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- up: They'd be kicking and rolling about - exactly how you would be if you were shackled up.
Preposition: of
- religion: Throwing off the shackles of religion hadn't removed the crippling chains of shyness.
- debt: The extra few pounds is certainly worth it to remove the shackles of debt five years earlier.
- work: It is a time when people can usually put aside the shackles of work and family commitments and seize opportunities that time previously prohibited.
Noun used with modifier
- screw: Screw pin shackles are used mainly for non permanent applications.
- pin: Screw pin shackles are used mainly for non permanent applications.
- steel: The original uphaul downhaul tackle The large steel shackle attached to the arm of the centreplate has become very rusty.
- safety: Now I have to go back up the pole to undo a safety shackle!
- bow: The big eye acts as a Kelly's eye and traps the bow shackle when the dan wire is fully paid out.
