shackle

IPA（発音記号）

名詞

通例複数形比喩的用法

(usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

日本語の意味

拘束具、特に人間や動物の手首、足首、指などに装着して拘束するための具（通常は複数で用いられ、チェーンで連結される）

The blacksmith fashioned a heavy shackle to secure the escaped mule's leg.

鍛冶屋は逃げ出したラバの脚を固定するために重い足かせを作った。

意味（1）

(usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell.

意味（2）

Coordinate term: clevis

意味（3）

(figuratively, usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.

His very will seems to be in bonds and shackles.

意味（4）

A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.

意味（5）

A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.

意味（6）

A length of cable or chain equal to 12+¹⁄₂ fathoms or 75 feet, or later to 15 fathoms.

shackles

（ plural ）