Shackled Synonyms & Definitions

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• ShackledDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Shackle

• ShackleDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.
2. (n.) Stubble.
3. (n.) Hence, that which checks or prevents free action.
4. (n.) A fetterlike band worn as an ornament.
5. (n.) A link for connecting railroad cars; -- called also drawlink, draglink, etc.
6. (n.) 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.
7. (n.) The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple.
8. (n.) 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.
9. (v. t.) To join by a link or chain, as railroad cars.
10. (v. t.) Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.