Manacles example sentences
Related (10): chains, shackles, handcuffs, restraints, fetters, irons, bonds, cuffs, clamps, hobbles
man·a·cle
noun
manacles (plural noun)
- a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles:
- fetter (a person or a part of the body) with manacles:
Synonyms
handcuffs, shackles, chains, irons, fetters, restraints, bonds, cuffs, bracelets, darbies, gyves, shackle, fetter, chain, handcuff, restrain, tie, secure, cuff"Manacles" Example Sentences
Common Phases
1. The manacles clamped tightly around his wrists; he knew escape was impossible.2. She felt the cold metal of the manacles as they were secured to her ankles; her heart sank as she realized she was going to prison.
3. The sound of the manacles clicking shut echoed through the small room; he knew he had made a grave mistake.
4. Her wrists burned from the tightness of the manacles; she tried to stay calm and focus on a way out.
5. The suspect was brought in wearing manacles around his wrists and ankles; the officers weren't taking any chances.
6. With a deep breath, she reached down and clasped the manacles around her prisoner's wrists; it was going to be a long night.
7. He could hear the sound of the manacles dragging along the ground as he shuffled towards his cell; it was a sound he hated with every fiber of his being.
8. The weight of the manacles around her ankles made it hard to walk, let alone run; she prayed help would arrive soon.