Pronunciation: /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/
noun a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles
A1 The manacle was used to restrain the prisoner's hands.
A2 The manacle was rusty and difficult to remove.
B1 The detective found a manacle at the crime scene, indicating foul play.
B2 The manacle was securely fastened around the suspect's wrists.
C1 The manacle was a symbol of the oppressive regime's control over its citizens.
C2 The manacle served as a reminder of the dark history of slavery in the country.
verb to confine or restrain someone
A1 The police manacled the criminal's hands behind his back.
A2 The prisoner was manacled to the wall to prevent escape.
B1 The security guard manacled the intruder before calling the authorities.
B2 The detective manacled the suspect to bring him in for questioning.
C1 The protestors were manacled and taken into custody by the riot police.
C2 The dictator manacled dissidents to suppress any opposition to his regime.
formal The police officer placed a manacle on the suspect's wrist before escorting him to the car.
informal I can't believe they actually put a manacle on him like he's a criminal or something.
slang They slapped a manacle on him and dragged him away like he was some kind of thug.
figurative The manacle of debt weighed heavily on his mind, restricting his freedom to make choices.
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