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Mannequin vs Manacle - What's the difference?

mannequin | manacle |

As nouns the difference between mannequin and manacle

is that mannequin is model while manacle is a shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands or feet.

As a verb manacle is

to confine with manacles.

mannequin

English

Alternative forms

* manikin, mannikin

Noun

(en noun)
  • A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes
  • A jointed model of the human body used by artists, especially to demonstrate the arrangement of drapery
  • An anatomical model of the human body for use in teaching of e.g. CPR
  • A person who models clothes

    • See also

    * ("mannequin" on Wikipedia) ----

    manacle

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands or feet.
  • Any similar device such as a fetter or handcuffs.

    • Usage notes

    Often used in its plural, and as such a plurale tantum.

    Synonyms

    * handcuffs

    Verb

    (manacl)
  • To confine with manacles.