adjective
shackled
Shackled (adjective) means Restrained by chains or metal restraints. Example: “The shackled prisoners were led into the courtroom.”
adjective
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Restrained by chains or metal restraints.
"The shackled prisoners were led into the courtroom."
How to use shackled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChained up or restrained, literally or figuratively.
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What does “shackled” mean?
The word “shackled” means restrained by chains or metal restraints. In plain terms, chained up or restrained, literally or figuratively.
How do you use “shackled” in a sentence?
Here is “shackled” used in a sentence: “The shackled prisoners were led into the courtroom.”
What part of speech is “shackled”?
“Shackled” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of shackled?
"shackled" (adjective) means restrained by chains or metal restraints.
