Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manacle
noun
/ˈmænəkl/
Definition
A handcuff or restraining device for the wrists.
Examples
- The police officer placed manacles on the suspect’s wrists.
- He felt the cold metal of the manacles as he was taken into custody.
- In historical contexts, manacles were often used as a form of punishment.
Meaning
Manacles are typically used to secure an individual’s wrists together, often as a means of restraint in law enforcement or correctional settings.
Synonyms
- Handcuffs
- Shackles
- Restraints
