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- Dictionarymanacle/ˈmanəkl/
noun
- 1. one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person's hands or ankles: "the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles"
verb
- 1. confine (a person or part of the body) with manacles: "his hands were manacled behind his back"
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A manacle is a shackle for the hand or wrist, or something that prevents free action. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word manacle from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Manacle is a verb that means to put shackles around a person's legs or arms. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and compare it with handcuff, and find translations in different languages.
MANACLE meaning: 1. to put manacles around a person's legs or arms: 2. to put manacles around a person's legs or…. Learn more.
Manacle definition: a shackle for the hand; handcuff.. See examples of MANACLE used in a sentence.
A manacle is a metal device attached to a prisoner's wrists or legs to prevent them from moving or escaping. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.
Used as a noun, manacle is a synonym for shackle, meaning "a metal chain or band, used to fasten someone’s hands or ankles together." You’re more likely to see the noun form of this word in its plural form manacles , since — like socks or mittens — a pair is usually required.
A manacle is a metal band used for fastening a prisoner's ankles or wrists together. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use this word in sentences with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
