shackle
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1. shackle - Noun
2. shackle - Verb
Meaning
Stubble.
Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter.
Hence, that which checks or prevents free action.
A fetterlike band worn as an ornament.
A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with a movable bolt, so that the parts can be separated, or the loop removed; a clevis.
A link for connecting railroad cars; -- called also drawlink, draglink, etc.
The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple.
To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.
Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.
To join by a link or chain, as railroad cars.
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Elvis is the king of rock and roll, who made white kids shake their shackle.
The magic of music is so strong, getting stronger, it should break any shackle of another art.
Shackle your mind when you bend on the cross, When ignorance reigns life is lost.
Marriage to Fernando offered shelter and security, but the shackle was the price I'd pay.
No prison can hold me; no hand or leg irons or steel locks can shackle me. No ropes or chains can keep me from my freedom.
Awakenings are always terrifying as they force you to realize your past has been lived in confinement, the most disturbing part is when you recognize that the shackle holding you down are largely once you have placed upon yourself, the prison is self constructed.