Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 14 compound words that contain shackle. The most common are listed below. Open shackle in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- D-shackleSynonym of D-ring: A piece of metal shaped like the letter D, used primarily as a lashing point.
- shackle jointA joint formed by a bony ring passing through a hole in a bone, as at the bases of spines in some fishes.
- H-shackleA shackle shaped like an H, or two Us joined together to give a waisted appearance, instead of the more usual single U shackle, or D-shackle.
- harp shacklea shackle shaped so that the opening is smaller than the circumference of the loop.
- shackle boltA bolt having a shackle on the end.
- shackle boltsplural of shackle bolt: A bolt having a shackle on the end.
- shackle jointsplural of shackle joint: A joint formed by a bony ring passing through a hole in a bone, as at the bases of spines in some fishes.
- span shackleA large bolt driven through the forecastle deck, with a triangular shackle in the head to receive the heel of the old-fashioned fish davit.
- spring shackleA shackle that closes by means of a spring.
- shackle-boneThe wrist.
- shackle-bonesplural of shackle-bone: The wrist.
Compound words 14
- hamshackleTo tie (an animal) by a rope binding the head to one of the forelegs.
- shacklelessThat has no shackles, or is not in shackles.
- shacklyShaky, rickety, ramshackle.
- enshackleTo put (a person or animal) in shackles; to shackle.
- ShackleanOf or relating to G. L. S. Shackle (1903–1992), English economist who made a practical attempt to challenge classical rational-choice theory.
- shackledomThe condition of being imprisoned or restrained.
- shacklerOne who shackles.
- beshackleTo shackle.
- ramshackleIn disrepair or disorder; poorly maintained; lacking upkeep, usually of buildings or vehicles.
- ShackletonA surname from Old English.