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shackle noun

  /ˈʃæk(ə)l/ , /ˈʃækl̩/
  • A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.
 grillete
  • (obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
 grillete, grillos

shackle verb

  /ˈʃæk(ə)l/ , /ˈʃækl̩/
  • To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
 engrillar, engrilletar

shackled adjective

engrillado, engrilletado
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