Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Shackles.
Shackles - as a noun
A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bond7hamper13trammel11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraint12restraint9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A u-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
Shackles - as a verb
Restrain with fetters
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fetter9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confine12constrain11hold8restrain8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The prisoner's hands were bound with iron shackles."
"The detective found a pair of broken shackles in the abandoned house."
"The slaves were forced to wear heavy iron shackles on their ankles."
"The prisoner jingled his shackles as he walked down the hallway."
"She felt trapped and wanted to break free from the shackles of her past."
Word Game Points
Is SHACKLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shackles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHACKLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SHACKLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shackles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHACKLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SHACKLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shackles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHACKLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
