shackle
noun
a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.
shackles
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present tense formof shackle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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These financial shackles have long been a frustration for Villa.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Whether they are girls or boys, I hope they can break free from the shackles of gender and do what they truly want to do."
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
On June 24, Serrano was put on a plane in shackles and flown from Miami to Caracas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
In response to questions from ProPublica, a DHS spokesperson said in a statement that despite the shackles, Garcia Venegas was “NOT detained.”
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
As the two inmates approached the entryway in shackles, White walked toward them.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
