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shackle vs handlock

handlock vs shackle

shackle and handlock both are nouns.

shackle is a verb but handlock is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shackle Yes No Yes No
handlock Yes No No No
As nouns, handlock is a hyponym of shackle; that is, handlock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shackle:
  • shackle: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  • handlock: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
Other hyponyms of shackle include ball and chain, fetter, hobble, cuff, handcuff, manacle, chains, irons.
shackle (noun) handlock (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
shackle (verb) handlock (verb)
restrain with fetters
bind the arms of
Difference between shackle and handlock

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