| 释义 |
man·a·cle
I. \ˈmanə̇kəl, -nēk-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English manicle, from Middle French, from Latin manicula little hand, handle of a plow, diminutive of manus hand — more at manual
1. : a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
2. : something used as a restraint (as a fetter or tether) — usually used in plural
II. transitive verb
(manacled ; manacled ; manacling \-k(ə)liŋ\ ; manacles)
Etymology: Middle English maniclen, manaclen, from manicle, n.
1. : to confine (the hands) with or as if with handcuffs
2. : to make fast or secure : bind, shackle, fetter; broadly : restrain
Synonyms: see hamper |