SHACKLE Meaning and
Definition
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A shackle refers to a device or tool, typically made of metal, designed to restrict the movement or activity of a person, animal, or object. It consists of a loop or a ring that can be locked or fastened around a limb, appendage, or an object, usually to prevent escape, restrain movement, or to provide security. Shackles are often utilized for confining prisoners, restraining animals, securing cargo, or for other restraining purposes.
More specifically, shackles are commonly used in law enforcement and incarceration settings as a means of restraining and confining individuals who pose a risk to others or themselves. They are typically worn around the wrists or ankles of a prisoner and may be connected to each other using chains or other securing mechanisms. Shackles can limit an individual's ability to move freely, preventing escape attempts or violent behavior.
In a broader sense, the term "shackle" can also be used metaphorically to describe any restriction or limitation that inhibits a person's freedom, creativity, or growth. It implies a sense of confinement or constraint on one's actions, thoughts, or choices.
Overall, shackles symbolize a form of physical or metaphorical restraint used to restrict, control, or confine individuals or objects, whether for safety, security, or restriction purposes.
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• Anything which confines or hinders the free use of the limbs, as fetters, chains, or handcuffs,-usually in the plu.; that which obstructs or embarrasses free action.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SHACKLE
The word "shackle" originated in Middle English around the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "sceacel", meaning a fetter or a shackle. The Old English term itself can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "skakulaz", which referred to a piece of wood or a movable bar used to fasten or secure something. From Proto-Germanic, the term is further connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "skeg-", meaning to leap or jump, suggesting a connection between the idea of restraint and the act of jumping or movement.
Idioms with the word SHACKLE
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To "shackle someone with something" means to impose or restrict someone with a burden, obligation, or responsibility. It implies placing constraints or limitations on someone that hinder their freedom or autonomy. The idiom suggests that the person or individuals are being figuratively bound or weighed down by the thing mentioned.
Similar spelling words for SHACKLE
Conjugate verb Shackle
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