Clues for the word "SHACKLE"
We've had 12 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New Zealand Herald crossword on April 04, 2026.
Definition of shackle
- n. - Stubble.
- n. - Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter.
- n. - Hence, that which checks or prevents free action.
- n. - A fetterlike band worn as an ornament.
- n. - A link or loop, as in a chain, fitted with a movable bolt, so that the parts can be separated, or the loop removed; a clevis.
- n. - A link for connecting railroad cars; -- called also drawlink, draglink, etc.
- n. - The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple.
- v. t. - To tie or confine the limbs of, so as to prevent free motion; to bind with shackles; to fetter; to chain.
- v. t. - Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.
- v. t. - To join by a link or chain, as railroad cars.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- New Zealand Herald - April 04, 2026
- Your Life Choices - June 20, 2025
- New Zealand Herald - January 16, 2025
- Your Life Choices - August 07, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - July 26, 2024
- Mindfood Daily - April 18, 2024
- New Zealand Herald - October 12, 2023
- Your Life Choices - April 01, 2023
- LA Times - July 17, 2016
- Guardian Quick - October 17, 2014
- New York Times - July 01, 2013
- Netword - July 07, 2012
- Guardian Prize - April 09, 2011
- New York Times - December 14, 2010
- Netword - October 16, 2010
- Washington Post - July 20, 2006
- Washington Post - March 05, 2003