- a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.
- a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal.
- the U-shaped bar of a padlock, one end of which is pivoted or sliding, the other end of which can be released, as for passing through a staple, and then fastened, as for securing a hasp.
- any of various fastening or coupling devices.
- anything that serves to prevent freedom of procedure, thought, etc.
- to put a shackle or shackles on; confine or restrain by a shackle or shackles.
- to fasten or couple with a shackle.
- to restrain in action, thought, etc., as by restrictions; restrict the freedom of.
- a metal ring or fastening, usually part of a pair used to secure a person's wrists or ankles; fetter
- anything that confines or restricts freedom
- a rope, tether, or hobble for an animal
- a U-shaped bracket, the open end of which is closed by a bolt (shackle pin), used for securing ropes, chains, etc
- to confine with or as if with shackles
- to fasten or connect with a shackle
