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shackle in German

shackle in German is Fessel, Handschellen, Schäkel — shackle means to restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

shackle in German

Fessel
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
Handschellen
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
Schäkel
noun
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?

  1. verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
    "The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles."
  2. 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 German?

"shackle" in German is Fessel, Handschellen, Schäkel. 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 German, "shackle" is Fessel, Handschellen, Schäkel.

Are there other ways to say "shackle" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "shackle": Fessel, Handschellen, Schäkel.

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