Meaning of the word shackles in English
What does shackles mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shackles
US /ˈʃæk.əlz/
UK /ˈʃæk.əlz/
Noun
1.
a pair of metal rings connected by a chain and fastened to a person's wrists or the bottom of their legs to prevent them from escaping:
Example:
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The shackles had begun to cut into his ankles.
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