shackle

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to restrain or secure something or someone, typically by means of a chain or rope.

  - "The prisoner was shackled and taken to the courtroom."
  - "The pirate's ship was secured with heavy shackles."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃækəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈʃækəl/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈʃækəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

free , liberate , unshackle , unshackle , untie

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Synonyms

hobble

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shackle
hackle , knobble , wobble

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Variants

List of all variants of shackle that leads to same result
shackel , shackle , shackles , shackled , shackler , shacklers , shackling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scacel, from scecgan 'to bind, fasten'.

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Trivia

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1. Shackles are often made from metal, but can also be made from other materials like plastic or wood.

2. The term 'shackle' can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or person that restricts or limits freedom.

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Related Concepts

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1. chain: A series of connected links used to secure or restrain something.

2. restraint: The act of holding back or controlling something.

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Culture

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Shackles have been used throughout history as a tool for punishment and control. They have been featured in various forms of literature, art, and music, often symbolizing oppression and freedom.

How to Memorize "shackle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy metal chain with large, linked shackles.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'restraint' and remember that shackles are a tool used to provide it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Sally Can't Hackle Apples' to help remember the word.

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