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Meanings of manacle in English

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A shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands.

Portuguese
algemas
Catalan
manilles

Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.

algemas
Synonyms
Examples for "handcuffs"
Examples for "handcuffs"
1
The news showed the police leading Ian to the station in handcuffs.
Unbelievable
2
He explained Ellidi's demand and asked whether his handcuffs could be removed.
Tainted blood
3
It's thought none of the prisoners were wearing handcuffs at the time.
Radio NZ
4
The truth will shine, as he was taken into custody in handcuffs.
The Guardian
5
Danielle catches Marianne's satisfied look as the bailiff approaches, handcuffs in hand.
Saving max
Usage of manacle in English
1
Go and ask the President if it's really necessary to manacle me.
The amber spyglass
2
Liam sighed and shook free the manacle, which sank into the water.
The Water Witch
3
The iron manacle I'd clamped on him held him to the water.
The Water Witch
4
His ankle was red and raw where the iron manacle held it.
Masked
5
Then she walked over to Richard, and touched his single remaining manacle.
Neverwhere
6
She pulls at his hands, but his grip is like a manacle.
Those who save us
7
He could barely budge against the man's iron manacle of a fist.
The Scorch Trials
8
Some weird silver manacle around my ankle burned hot against my skin.
Succubi like it hot
9
He will manacle himself in the chains he makes her wear.
The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 3
10
A prisoner held fast by the manacle bonds of Lewis's thoughts.
The Reality Dysfunction
11
It could wait until tomorrow, when with luck the manacle would be off.
Sovereign
12
If the captain tries to leave, manacle him to something heavy.
The Burning Dark
13
He pulled his hand back from the manacle as hard as he could.
The hunchback assignments
14
His men removed Sorenson's bloodied mess of a right hand from the manacle.
Storm Front
15
His hand fell away from Portia's arm like a broken manacle.
The devil she knows
16
And, remember, if it becomes necessary, I can activate the manacle.
The Players
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Translations for manacle
Portuguese
algemasalgema
Catalan
manilles
Manacle through the time
Manacle across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common