manacles
/ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/ · noun
Meaning
- A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
- A fetter, a restriction.
- A plurale tantum with same meanings as manacle.
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