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shackled

/ˈʃæktɪld/ verb · British & US
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What does shackled mean?

verb

Past tense of 'shackle', to secure or fasten something, typically with chains or ropes, so that it cannot move freely.

Example

"The prisoner was shackled to the wall during the interrogation."

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