Complete Definition of "manacle"

English

Noun
en-noun

  1. A shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands.
  2. Any similar device such as a fetter or handcuffs.

Usage notes
Often used in its plural, and as such a plurale tantum.

Synonyms
handcuffs

Translations
Chinese (traditional): �� (sh�ukào)
Chinese (simplified): �� (sh�ukào)
Dutch: Handboeien
Esperanto: mankateno
German: Handschellen f
Interlingua: manica
Italian: manette f
Portuguese: algema 'm''
Russian: на���ники (naru�niki)
Spanish: esposas f
Danish: håndjern

Verb
en-verb|manacl|ing

  1. To confine with manacles.

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