shackle in Danish
shackle in Danish is jern, sjækkel — shackle means to restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
shackle in Danish
jern
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
sjækkel
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.
What does "shackle" mean?
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verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
"The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles."
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verb To restrict or hold back someone's freedom or progress.
"Heavy debt shackled the young couple for years."
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shackle in a sentence
- The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles.
- Heavy debt shackled the young couple for years.
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What is "shackle" in Danish?
"shackle" in Danish is jern, sjækkel. shackle means: To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
How do you use "shackle" in a sentence?
Example: "The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles." In Danish, "shackle" is jern, sjækkel.
Are there other ways to say "shackle" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "shackle": jern, sjækkel.
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