#1 shackle n. [bond, hamper, trammel] a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner). wn
#2 shackle v. [pinion] bind the arms of. wn
#3 shackle n. a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar. wn
#4 shackle v. [fetter] restrain with fetters. wn
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