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shackle in Norwegian

shackle in Norwegian is jern, sjakkel — shackle means to restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

shackle in Norwegian

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

"shackle" in Norwegian is jern, sjakkel. 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 Norwegian, "shackle" is jern, sjakkel.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "shackle": jern, sjakkel.

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