shackle

n 1: anything that restrains (especially something used to tie

down or restrain a prisoner) [syn: {bond}, {hamper}, {trammel},

{trammels}]

2: a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain

links and closed with a bar

v 1: bind the arms of [syn: {pinion}]

2: restrain with fetters [syn: {fetter}]