Manacle

Quick meaning: Manacle is a noun meaning (figuratively) A fetter, a restriction.

Meaning

(figuratively) A fetter, a restriction.

More Meanings

1. (ambitransitive) To confine with manacles.
2. A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

Example Sentences

Examining the manacles I saw that they fastened with a massive spring lock.

For my ſake weare this [a bracelet], / It is a Manacle of Loue, Ile place it / Vpon this fayreſt Priſoner.

If 'gainſt your ſelfe you be incens'd, wee'le put you / (Like one that meanes his proper harme) in Manacles, / Then reaſon ſafely with you: [...]

"If you will go quietly with us we will employ no force," said the man in uniform; "otherwise we must use these;" and Haldane shuddered as light steel manacles were produced.

Word Forms

• manacles
• manacling
• manacled

Synonyms for manacle

Depending on context, synonyms include cuffs, handlock, handcuff, handcuffs, cuff.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include handcuffs, handcuff, handlock, cuff, cuffs, shackle.

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