Shackle
/ˈʃækəl/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters
Definition of Shackle
noun
- (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."
- 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.
- (usually in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
- A fetter-like band worn as an ornament.
- A link for connecting railroad cars; a drawlink or draglink.
Anagrams of Shackle
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
h4
a1
c3
k5
l1
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Shackle
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 "Shackle"
Shackle is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "shackle" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Shackle" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shackle" is a high-scoring word.