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/ˈʃækəl/ · shac·kle
noun
- 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.
- A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism. The engineer used a shackle to secure the loose wire.
noun
- A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress. The project's progress was hindered by a shackle of bureaucratic red tape.
Did you know? The term 'shackle' has been used in various contexts, including in the phrase 'shackled to the past', which refers to being limited or restricted by past experiences or circumstances.