shackle

/ʃˈækʌl/

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Definitions

Noun
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Noun
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
Verb
bind the arms of
Verb
restrain with fetters