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manacle

/ˈmænəkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does manacle mean?

noun

A heavy iron shackle for the leg, used in former times to restrain a prisoner. A restraint or restriction.

Example

"The pirate was chained with a manacle on each leg, making it impossible for him to escape."

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