shackle
noun
/ˈʃæk(ə)l/
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/ˈʃækl̩/
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- 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.
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anello con perno,
grillo
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- (obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
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ceppi,
ceppo,
ferri,
maniglia,
maniglione
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shackle
verb
/ˈʃæk(ə)l/
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/ˈʃækl̩/
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- To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
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incatenare,
ammanettare
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- To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.
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asservire,
assoggettare,
sottomettere
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