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shackle
verb(shack-le)
bind the arms of
Synonyms: pinion,
shackle
noun(shack-le)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Synonyms: bond, hamper, trammel,
shackle
verb(shack-le)
restrain with fetters
Synonyms: fetter,
shackle
noun(shack-le)
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

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