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manacles

The correct spelling is manacles.

How to pronounce manacles

noun

IPA: /ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/

Say it like: Man-acl-es

The correct spelling is manacles. A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
  2. 2.A fetter, a restriction.
  3. 3.A plurale tantum with same meanings as manacle.

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