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Shackles vs Restraints - What's the difference?

shackles | restraints |

As nouns the difference between shackles and restraints

is that shackles is while restraints is .

As a verb shackles

is (shackle).

shackles

English

Noun

(head)
  • Restraints, (usually metal) often joined by a chain, placed around a prisoner's wrists or ankles to restrict their movement.

    • Synonyms

    * fetters, manacles

    See also

    * handcuffs

    Verb

    (head)
  • (shackle)
    • ----

    restraints

    English

    Noun

    (head)