Meaning of the word manacles in English
What does manacles mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
manacles
US /ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/
UK /ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/
Plural Noun
a pair of fetters for the hands
Example:
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The police put manacles on the suspect.
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He struggled against the heavy manacles.
Verb
to shackle (a person or part of the body) with manacles
Example:
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The guards had to manacle the prisoner for transport.
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He felt his freedom being manacled by the strict rules.
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