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Definition shackle in British English

shackle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈʃæk(ə)l/
1

something that prevents you from doing what you want to do

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2

one of a pair of connected metal rings that can be locked onto the wrists or legs of a prisoner

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Definition shackle in British English