1. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
   "The police officer secured the suspect with manacles";
   - handcuff, cuff, handlock [archaic]

1. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
   "The police manacled the suspect at the scene of the crime";
   - cuff, handcuff

Derived forms: manacles, manacled, manacling

Type of: bond, enfetter, fetter, hamper, shackle, trammel

Encyclopedia: Manacle