Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their
free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or
wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or
to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter.
Hence, that which checks or prevents free
action.
A fetterlike band worn as an
ornament.
A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with
a movable bolt, so that the parts can be separated, or the loop
removed; a clevis.
A link for connecting railroad cars; --
called also drawlink, draglink, etc.
The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by
which it is hung to the staple.
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