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shackle
ˈʃækl
noun
kajdany
Also
okowy(n)pęta(n)
Definition
A pair of restraints, typically metal, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together. Also, something that restricts freedom.
Examples
The prisoner was led away in shackles.
Więzień został odprowadzony w kajdanach.
They fought to break free from the shackles of poverty.
Walczyli, aby uwolnić się z okowów ubóstwa.
Collocations
in shacklesbreak the shacklesmental shackles
verb
skuć
Also
krępować
Definition
To chain or restrain someone with shackles, or to restrict their freedom.
Examples
The police shackled the suspect.
Policja skuła podejrzanego.
Fear shackled her creativity.
Strach krępował jej kreatywność.
Collocations
shackle someone's handsshackle creativityshackled by fear
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