HyperDic: manacle

English > 2 senses of the word manacle:
NOUNartifactmanacle, handcuff, cuff, handlockshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist
VERBcontactmanacle, cuff, handcuffconfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
English > manacle: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.
Synonymshandcuff, cuff, handlock
Broadershackle, bond, hamper, trammelA restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Spanishesposas, manilla
Catalanmanilles
Verbsmanacleconfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
English > manacle: 2 senses > verb 1, contact
MeaningConfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelThey want to manacle the prisoners
Synonymscuff, handcuff
Broaderfetter, shackleRestrain with fetters
Spanishesposar
Catalanemmanillar
Nounsmanacleshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist

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