manacle

manacle
[ˈmanək(ə)l]
noun
  1. (一般作 manacles)a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles
    手铐;脚镣;镣铐
    the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles.
    给囚犯戴镣铐的做法。
verb
  1. [with obj.](一般作 be manacled)fetter (a person or part of the body) with manacles
    给(人或身体部位)上镣铐
    his hands were manacled behind his back.
    他的双手被铐在背后。
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French manicle 'handcuff', from Latin manicula, diminutive of manus 'hand'
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