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1. (n.) manacle
a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
2. manacle
Usu., manacles. restraints; checks.
3. (v.t.) manacle
to handcuff.
4. manacle
to hamper; restrain.
Etymology: (1275–1325; < MF: handcuff < L manicula small hand, plow handle. See manus , -i -, -cle1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) handcuff, cuff, handlock, manacle
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
2. (verb) manacle, cuff, handcuff
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
"The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"
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1. (noun) manacle
a handcuff; a shackle for the hand or wrist; -- usually in the plural
2. (verb) manacle
to put handcuffs or other fastening upon, for confining the hands; to shackle; to confine; to restrain from the use of the limbs or natural powers
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