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shackle a U-shaped bracket, the open end of which is closed by a bolt (shackle pin), used for securing ropes, chains, etc. shackle [′shak·əl] (design engineering) An open or closed link of various shapes with extended legs; each leg has a transverse hole to accommodate a pin, bolt, or the like, which may or may not be furnished. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| When the fore and main were up, I told him to knock the shackle out of the anchor chain and let her go. ``Then why should you shackle poor Gurth, uncle, for the fault of his dog Fangs? I wished in no way to shackle the liberty of my companions, but I certainly felt no desire to leave Captain Nemo. |
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