English noun: manacle | |||
1. | manacle (artifact) shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs | ||
Synonyms | cuff, handcuff, handlock | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bond, hamper, shackle, trammel | ||
English verb: manacle | |||
1. | manacle (contact) confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs | ||
Samples | The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime. | ||
Examples | They want to manacle the prisoners | ||
Synonyms | cuff, handcuff | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fetter, shackle | ||