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shackle


Main Entry: 1shack·le
Pronunciation: \ˈsha-kəl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English schakel, from Old English sceacul; akin to Old Norse skǫkull pole of a cart
Date: before 12th century

1 : something (as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
2 : something that checks or prevents free action as if by fetters —usually used in plural
3 : a usually U-shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or pin through holes in the end of the two arms
4 : a length of cable or anchor chain of usually 15 fathoms


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