shackle

• Существительное, обозначающее средство ограничения или стеснения свободы, часто U-образный стержень, который можно закрыть перекладиной, или то, что связывает или сковывает заключённого.

A noun referring to a restraint used to confine or restrict freedom, often a U-shaped bar that can be closed with a bar, or something that ties down or restrains a prisoner.

1. Restraint for prisonersB2formal

   A metal ring or chain used to restrain a person's wrists or ankles, limiting movement.

   Кандалы

   • The prisoner was placed in shackles before being transported.
   • He struggled against the iron shackles on his ankles.
   • The guards removed the shackles after the trial.

   Synonymsbondchainfetterhandcuffironmanacle

2. Something that restricts freedomB2formal

   A figurative restraint or limitation that prevents someone from acting freely.

   Оковы

   • The old traditions were a shackle on their creativity.
   • Poverty can be a terrible shackle on a person's potential.
   • She finally broke free from the shackles of her past.

   Synonymsbarrierbondchaincheckconstraintcurbdeterrentfetterhindranceimpedimentmanacleobstaclerestrictiontrammel

   Antonymsfreedomlibertyrelease

3. U-shaped metal barC1formal

   A U-shaped metal piece with a pin or bolt, used to connect chains or secure objects.

   Скоба

   • The anchor was attached to the boat with a heavy shackle.
   • He used a shackle to connect the two chains together.
   • The rigging was secured with a stainless steel shackle.

• Глагол, означающий сдерживать или ограничивать кого-либо или что-либо, либо физически с помощью цепей, либо метафорически через ограничения.

A verb meaning to restrain or limit someone or something, either physically with chains or metaphorically through restrictions.

1. Restrain physicallyB2formal

   To bind someone's arms or legs with chains or fetters, restricting movement.

   Сковать

   • The guards shackled the prisoner's wrists and ankles.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often shackled to prevent escape.
   • The police shackled the suspect before transporting him.

   Synonymsbindchainfetterhobbleironmanaclerestraintether

   Antonymsfreeliberatereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To prevent someone from acting freely or developing fully.

   Сковывать

   • Bureaucratic rules shackle innovation in many companies.
   • Her fear of failure shackled her ambitions.
   • The outdated laws shackle economic growth.

   Synonymscheckconstraincurbhamperimpedelimitrestrainrestricttrammel

   Antonymsfreeliberatereleaseunbinduntie