Shackle vs Hcka - What's the difference?
shackle | hcka |
A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger. Usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain; a hobble.
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
(figuratively, usually in plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
* South
A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
* Dampier
A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
stubble
To restrain using ; to place in shackles.
By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something.
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shackle
English
(wikipedia shackle)Noun
(en noun)- His very will seems to be in bonds and shackles .
- Most of the men and women had all earrings made of gold, and gold shackles about their legs and arms.
- (Pegge)
Hyponyms
* handcuff / handcuffs * manacle / manacles * fetterDerived terms
* harp shackleVerb
(shackl)- This law would effectively shackle its opposition.
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