ALL meanings of shackled
shack·le
S s - noun shackled a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter. 1
- noun shackled a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal. 1
- noun shackled 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. 1
- noun shackled any of various fastening or coupling devices. 1
- noun shackled Often, shackles. anything that serves to prevent freedom of procedure, thought, etc. 1
- verb with object shackled to put a shackle or shackles on; confine or restrain by a shackle or shackles. 1
- verb with object shackled to fasten or couple with a shackle. 1
- verb with object shackled to restrain in action, thought, etc., as by restrictions; restrict the freedom of. 1