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  1. 1. n. A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle; -- usually in the plural. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs Source: wordnet
  5. 5. A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle; -- usually in the plural. To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. Hay (1754). Source: webster
  6. 6. A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist,usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle;-- usually in the plural. Source: adambom
  7. 7. v:42/n:58 n. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs Source: ecdict

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