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кандалы́ — meaning in English

kandaly

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English meaning

  • chain noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  • fetter noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
  • manacle noun A metal restraint locked around a person's wrist or ankle to stop them moving freely, such as handcuffs.
  • shackle verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

Senses

кандалы́ is used for these senses in English:

  • chain That which confines, fetters, or secures; a bond.
  • fetter A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).
  • gyve To shackle, fetter, chain.
  • manacle A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
  • shackle (obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.

chain — full definition

  1. noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  2. noun A group of stores, restaurants, or other businesses operating under the same brand.
  3. noun A connected series of events, people, or things.
  4. verb To fasten or restrain something with a chain.

fetter — full definition

  1. noun A chain or similar restraint used to bind a person or animal, usually by the legs.
  2. verb To restrain or hamper someone or something.
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