Shackle ¹

Definition: Stubble.

Shackle ²

Definition: Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter.

Shackle ³

Definition: Hence, that which checks or prevents free action.

Shackle ⁴

Definition: A fetterlike band worn as an ornament.

Shackle ⁵

Definition: A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with a movable bolt, so that the parts can be separated, or the loop removed; a clevis.

Shackle ⁶

Definition: A link for connecting railroad cars; called also drawlink, draglink, etc.

Shackle ⁷

Definition: The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple.

Shackle ⁸

Definition: To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.

Shackle ⁹

Definition: Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.

Shackle ¹⁰

Definition: To join by a link or chain, as railroad cars.

shackle ¹¹

Definition: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

shackle ¹²

Definition: a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

shackle ¹³

Definition: restrain with fetters

shackle ¹⁴

Definition: bind the arms of