definition of
[shackle]

[1] #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] #2 shackle v. [pinion] bind the arms of. wn

[3] #3 shackle n. a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar. wn

[4] #4 shackle v. [fetter] restrain with fetters. wn