English noun: shackle | |||
1. | shackle (artifact) a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) | ||
Synonyms | bond, hamper, trammel | ||
Broader (hypernym) | constraint, restraint | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ball and chain, chains, cuff, fetter, handcuff, handlock, hobble, irons, manacle | ||
2. | shackle (artifact) a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bar | ||
Part meronym | padlock | ||
English verb: shackle | |||
1. | shackle (contact) bind the arms of | ||
Examples | They want to shackle the prisoners | ||
Synonyms | pinion | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | confine, hold, restrain | ||
2. | shackle (contact) restrain with fetters | ||
Examples | They want to shackle the prisoners | ||
Synonyms | fetter | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | confine, hold, restrain | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cuff, handcuff, manacle | ||