is that manacle is a shackle, consisting of a pair of joined rings, to restrict the free movement of the hands or feet while shackle is a restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain; a hobble.

What is the word manacles mean?

Definition of manacle (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to confine (the hands) with manacles. 2 : to make fast or secure : bind broadly : to restrain from movement, progress, or action.

Which is the best meaning of the word as it is used in the sentence manacles?

Manacle meaning

Something that confines or restrains.