manacle vs handcuff

manacle and handcuff both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
manacle	Yes	No	Yes	No
handcuff	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, manacle and handcuff are synonyms defined as:

manacle and handcuff: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Other synonyms of manacle include cuff, handlock.

As verbs, manacle and handcuff are synonyms defined as:

manacle and handcuff: confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

Other synonyms of manacle include cuff.

manacle (noun)	handcuff (noun)
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs	shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

manacle (verb)	handcuff (verb)
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs	confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs