Shackle Definition & Meaning
shackle
- noun
- a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
- a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
- verb
- bind the arms of
- restrain with fetters
"Shackle" in song lyrics
See how shackle is used in real songs:
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"We dangle like sun, seven wrist to escape the shackle"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Salute — $ (AKA Cash Rule) -
"I'm a ram shackle"
Esham — Devil's Night! -
"It's the shackle"
Five Deez — Instruments of the Trade
Words that rhyme with shackle
Usage tips for "shackle"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does shackle mean?
- a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar bind the arms of restrain with fetters
- What part of speech is shackle?
- Shackle is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does shackle have?
- Shackle has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).