SHACKLE

7 letters 16 Scrabble points /ˈʃækəl/

Definition of SHACKLE

noun
  1. (usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

    "The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."

    Synonyms: hobble
  2. A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.

  3. (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.

Related words: hobble

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S H A C K L E
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 16 points

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