Manacle

usgb/ˈmænəkl/
noun

A piece of metal for binding or confining the hands or feet.

He was put in manacles for stealing.
Visual representation of "manacle" - A piece of metal for binding or confining the hands or feet

Often appears as...

  • hand manacles
  • foot manacles
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Physical Restraint

Manacle is often used when describing a physical restriction, especially by the police or in historical contexts.

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The thief was quickly manacled and taken away by the constables.
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Old-fashioned

The term manacle is somewhat archaic; modern English would more often use handcuffs or restraints.

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The museum displayed old manacles used centuries ago.
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