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10 Language-to-English DictionariesManacle
/ˈmæn.ə.kəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A metal band or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles.
"The prisoner was led away in manacles, a reminder of his past crimes." - 2
Something that confines or restrains.
"The manacles of tradition can sometimes hinder progress."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'manacle' originates from the Latin 'manicula', a diminutive of 'manus' meaning 'hand'. It evolved through Old French 'manacle', reflecting the historical use of restraints on hands, particularly in the context of imprisonment and punishment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manacle" is said worldwide
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menotte
Transliteration: mə.nɔt
"Le prisonnier était menotté."
Handschelle
Transliteration: ˈhantˌʃɛlə
"Der Gefangene wurde mit Handschellen abgeführt."
manetta
Transliteration: maˈnetta
"Il prigioniero era in manette."
grillete
Transliteration: ɡriˈʝete
"El prisionero fue llevado con grilletes."
manilha
Transliteration: maˈniʎɐ
"O prisioneiro foi levado com manilhas."
हाथकड़ी
Transliteration: hāthkaṛī
"कैदी को हाथकड़ी में ले जाया गया।"
手铐
Transliteration: shǒukào
"囚犯被带上了手铐。"
수갑
Transliteration: sugap
"범인은 수갑에 채워져 끌려갔다."
手錠
Transliteration: tejō
"囚人は手錠をかけられて連れて行かれた。"
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