manacle
UK/'mænәkl/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
A metal band or chain fastened around the wrist to restrain a prisoner; a handcuff
手铐；镣铐（锁住手腕以束缚犯人的金属环/链）
v.
To restrain someone with manacles; (figurative) to severely restrict
给…戴手铐；（比喻）严重束缚
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishFrom Latin manus (hand) + -culum (instrument). Literally a 'hand-tool' — the device that binds the hands.
Root man still carries 62 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The prisoner's wrists were locked in heavy iron manacles.
- 2.
Guards manacled the suspect before leading him to the van.