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Shackles

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Shackles

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

    "The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."

  2. A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.
  3. (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
  4. A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
  5. A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.

verb

  1. To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles.
  2. (by extension) To render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of.

    "This law would effectively shackle its opposition."

verb

  1. To shake, rattle.
Anagrams of Shackles

No exact anagrams found for "shackles". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "shackles" and rearranging:

+lshellacks
+rshacklers
+tklatsches
Related Word Patterns
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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

hobble
Letter Values
s1
h4
a1
c3
k5
l1
e1
s1

Total: 17 Scrabble points

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Rhymes With Shackles
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Related 8-Letter Words
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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Shackles"

Shackles is a 8-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Shackles" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shackles" is a high-scoring word.

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