a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.

a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal.

the U -shaped bar of a padlock, one end of which is pivoted or sliding, the other end of which can be released, as for passing through a staple, and then fastened, as for securing a hasp.

any of various fastening or coupling devices.

Often, shackles. anything that serves to prevent freedom of procedure, thought, etc.

to put a shackle or shackles on; confine or restrain by a shackle or shackles.

to fasten or couple with a shackle.

to restrain in action, thought, etc., as by restrictions; restrict the freedom of.

noun

bracelet , chain , cuff , electronic ankle bracelet , fetter , handcuff , irons , leg-iron , manacle , rope , trammel , hobble , iron , restraint

verb

bind , chain , confine , cuff , fetter , handcuff , hog-tie , hold , hold captive , manacle , put a straitjacket on , secure , tie up , trammel , hamstring , hobble , leash , tie , band , bridle , collar , coupling , cuffs , curb , hamper , hinder , hogtie , impede , iron , irons , pinion , restrain , ring , rope , yoke