chaînes

Definitions of chaînes
  1. noun
    metal shackles; for hands or legs
    synonyms: menottes
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    type of:
    menottes
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  2. noun
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    synonyms: menottes
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    types:
    menottes
    shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
    menottes
    metal shackles; for hands or legs
    type of:
    limitation, restriction
    a device that retards something's motion
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