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SHACKLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Shackling.

Shackling - as a noun

A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bondhampertrammel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraintrestraint
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A u-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar

Shackling - as a verb

Bind the arms of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pinion

Restrain with fetters

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fetter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confineconstrainholdrestrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The shackling of prisoners was a common practice in medieval times."
"The witness described the shackling of the suspect during the trial."
"Human rights activists protested against the shackling of detainees."
"The documentary exposed the brutal shackling of workers in sweatshops."
"The international community denounced the shackling of political dissidents."
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Word Game Points

Is SHACKLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shackling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHACKLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SHACKLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shackling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHACKLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is SHACKLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shackling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHACKLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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