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Meaning Of Shackle
n.
Stubble.
n.
Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent
their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or
wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to
something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter.
n.
Hence, that which checks or prevents free action.
n.
A fetterlike band worn as an ornament.
n.
A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with a movable bolt,
so that the parts can be separated, or the loop removed; a clevis.
n.
A link for connecting railroad cars; -- called also
drawlink, draglink, etc.
n.
The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is
hung to the staple.
v. t.
To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free
motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.
v. t.
Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or
embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.