shackle

A device, usually one of a pair connected to a chain, that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive.

A hobble for an animal.

Any of several devices, such as a clevis, used to fasten or couple.

A restraint or check on action or progress.

To put shackles on (someone); confine with shackles.

To fasten or connect with a shackle.

To restrict, confine, or hamper. synonym: hobble.

To chain; confine with shackles; manacle or fetter; hence, figuratively, to confine or bind so as to prevent or impede free action; clog; embarrass; hamper; impede; trammel.

To join or make fast with a shackle.

Stubble.