noun a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles
verb to confine or restrain someone
Manacles are used by law enforcement officers to restrain individuals who are being arrested or detained.
In historical fiction novels, characters may be depicted as being bound by manacles as a form of punishment or imprisonment.
In fantasy literature, characters may be depicted as breaking free from enchanted manacles or using manacles as a magical tool.
Manacles may be used as props in escape room scenarios where participants must free themselves from restraints to progress in the game.
The writer used the word 'manacle' to describe the restraints placed on the character's freedom.
The psychologist used the term 'manacle' metaphorically to represent the emotional constraints holding the patient back.
The lawyer argued that the manacle of debt was preventing their client from moving forward.
The historian studied the manacles used in the past to understand their significance in different cultures.
The teacher explained the meaning of 'manacle' to the students during the vocabulary lesson.