noun
a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles
verb
to confine or restrain someone
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The police officer placed a manacle on the suspect's wrist before escorting him to the car.
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I can't believe they actually put a manacle on him like he's a criminal or something.
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They slapped a manacle on him and dragged him away like he was some kind of thug.
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The manacle of debt weighed heavily on his mind, restricting his freedom to make choices.