shackle in Finnish
shackle in Finnish is kahle, koukku, rengas — shackle means to restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
shackle in Finnish
kahle
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
koukku
A hook, ring, or other device for connecting, holding, lifting, etc.; specifically (nautical) , a small incomplete ring secured with a bolt across the ends, used to connect lengths of cable or chain together, or to keep a porthole closed.
rengas
A hook, ring, or other device for connecting, holding, lifting, etc.; specifically (nautical) , a small incomplete ring secured with a bolt across the ends, used to connect lengths of cable or chain together, or to keep a porthole closed.
sakkeli
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.
kahleet
(figurative, usually, in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
12,5 syltä
(nautical) A length of cable or chain equal to 12½ fathoms (75 feet or about 22.9 metres), or later to 15 fathoms (90 feet or about 27.4 metres).
15 syltä
(nautical) A length of cable or chain equal to 12½ fathoms (75 feet or about 22.9 metres), or later to 15 fathoms (90 feet or about 27.4 metres).
antaa kahle
To provide (something) with a shackle.
kahlehtia
To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
kahlita
To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
kahlita
To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.
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 Finnish?
"shackle" in Finnish is kahle, koukku, rengas. 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 Finnish, "shackle" is kahle, koukku, rengas.
Are there other ways to say "shackle" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 10 translations listed for "shackle": kahle, koukku, rengas, sakkeli, kahleet, 12,5 syltä.
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