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    [Noun]  | "shack*le" | \ ˈsha-kəl \


    1: something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms

    2: something that checks or prevents free action as if by fetters —usually used in plural

    3: a usually U-shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or pin through holes in the end of the two arms

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English schakel, from Old English sceacul; akin to Old Norse skǫkull pole of a cart;

    [Verb]  | "shackle" 


    1: to bind with shackles : fetter

    2: to make fast with or as if with a shackle

    3: to deprive of freedom especially of action by means of restrictions or handicaps : impede

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Noun]  | "shackle" 


    1: something that physically prevents free movement;


      * e.g., " ... placed shackles on the legs of the prisoners "



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    2: something that makes movement or progress difficult;


      * e.g., " ... the shackles of illiteracy can be just as confining as leg irons "



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    [Verb]  | "shackle" 


    1: to confine or restrain with or as if with chains;


      * e.g., " ... unwilling to shackle the dogs to the wall of the house "




    2: to create difficulty for the work or activity of;


      * e.g., " ... shackled by poverty and ignorance "




     [ "shackle" ]

    1: shackle is a amazing unreal tournament player who often annhilates people and in return gets called a bot by others due to his amazing cache of skills.

      * e.g.,  ... An example of shackle would be aimbot 

     [ "shackle" ]

    1: to throw up, lose your shit

      * e.g.,  ... damn, did you see that girl last night? she totally shackled everywhere 

     [ "shackle" ]

    1: shakle: a reference made to loose change (nickles, dimes, quarters, (in Canada loonies and toonies)

      * e.g.,  ... You have 5 dollars in shackle! 

     [ "Shackles" ]

    1: When a friend is so deep in a relationship he is considered to be "locked up"

      * e.g.,  ... Cris: "Yo why wasn't John Michael invited?" 

     [ "Shackled" ]

    1: To be under the thumb or on a very short leash. A varient of being pussy whipped by your girlfriend.

      * e.g.,  ... Damo could not come out to play because his girlfriend had him shackled down tight 

     [ "Shackled" ]

    1: A term used in Ultimate Frisbee to describe when you are threatened or bested by an opponent (especially if their name is Shackleton)

      * e.g.,  ... Yooooo chase just got SHACKLED 

     [ "shackled" ]

    1: Inebriated, intoxicated, drunk.

      * e.g.,  ... Sarah took a flask with her to the office holiday party and proceeded to get shackled. 

     [ "shackled" ]

    1: To be barreled by a wave whilst surfing

      * e.g.,  ... Did you see Ray Finkle get Shackled by that left? 

     [ "Shackles" ]

    1: When a player executes great defense on an opponent, stopping them from having a good game!

      * e.g.,  ... Last night I had mike in "shackles"! He didn't score the whole game!!! 

     [ "Shackle" ]

    1: A shot or goal scored in football which involves a tackle from either attacker or defender, sometimes resulting in freak goals.

      * e.g.,  ... Fabregas scored a cracking shackle against Sunderland the other week. 

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