Definition of MANACLES

manacles

Noun

  • shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
  • plural of manacle
  • manacle

Verb

  • confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English manicle, from Old French manicle, from Latin manicula, diminutive form of manus (“hand”).

Scrabble Score: 12

manacles is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
manacles is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
manacles is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

manacles is a valid Words With Friends word