Looking for the meaning of the word MANACLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MANACLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Manacle
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French manicle ‘handcuff’, from Latin manicula, diminutive of manus ‘hand’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmanəkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person's hands or ankles
Short Definition:one of two metal bands joined by chain, for fastening person's hands or ankles
Examples:- the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles
Word: Manacle
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmanəkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
confine (a person or part of the body) with manacles
Short Definition:confine person or part of body with manacles
Examples:- his hands were manacled behind his back
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