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shackle
nouns
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
bond,
hamper,
shackle,
trammel
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
shackle
is a part of
a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
padlock
is a type of (narrower)
a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
"there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
bar
verbs
bind the arms of
pinion,
shackle
restrain with fetters
fetter,
shackle
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