Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gyves
Noun
/dʒaɪvz/
Definition
Gyves are shackles or handcuffs, typically made of metal, used to restrain someone’s hands or feet.
Examples
- The prisoner was secured with gyves while being transported.
- Throughout history, many have fought against the gyves of oppression.
- In literature, gyves often symbolize the struggles against societal constraints.
Meaning
In a broader sense, gyves represent any form of restraint or bondage.
Synonyms
- Shackles
- Handcuffs
- Restraints
- Fetters
