shackle

• Sustantivo que designa un medio para restringir o privar de libertad, a menudo una barra en forma de U que se cierra con un pasador, o aquello que ata o encadena a un prisionero; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo que impide o coarta la libertad de acción.

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.

   Grillón o esposas

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbondchainfetterhandcuffironmanacle

2. Something that restricts freedomB2formal

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

   atadura, grillete figurado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarrierbondchaincheckconstraintcurbdeterrentfetterhindranceimpedimentmanacleobstaclerestrictiontrammel

   Antónimosfreedomlibertyrelease

3. U-shaped metal barC1formal

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

   grillete

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa restringir o limitar a alguien o algo, ya sea físicamente con cadenas o metafóricamente mediante restricciones.

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.

   encadenar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindchainfetterhobbleironmanaclerestraintether

   Antónimosfreeliberatereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To prevent someone from acting freely or developing fully.

   restringir o limitar

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   • The outdated laws shackle economic growth.

   Sinónimoscheckconstraincurbhamperimpedelimitrestrainrestricttrammel

   Antónimosfreeliberatereleaseunbinduntie