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shackle in Italian

shackle in Italian is anello con perno, grillo, ceppi — shackle means to restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

shackle in Italian

anello con perno
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.
grillo
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.
ceppi
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
ceppo
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
ferri
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
maniglia
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
maniglione
noun
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
asservire
verb
To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.
assoggettare
verb
To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.
soggiogare
verb
To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.
sottomettere
verb
To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.
incatenare
verb
To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.
ammanettare
verb
To place (a person or animal) in shackles (noun sense 1); to immobilize or restrain using shackles.

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 Italian?

"shackle" in Italian is anello con perno, grillo, ceppi. 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 Italian, "shackle" is anello con perno, grillo, ceppi.

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

Yes — Italian has 13 translations listed for "shackle": anello con perno, grillo, ceppi, ceppo, ferri, maniglia.

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