Another word for gyve

Something that physically confines the legs or arms

• shackle

  1. A device, usually one of a pair connected to a chain, that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive.
  2. A hobble for an animal.
  3. Any of several devices, such as a clevis, used to fasten or couple.

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  1. A device, usually one of a pair connected to a chain, that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive.
  2. A hobble for an animal.
  3. Any of several devices, such as a clevis, used to fasten or couple.

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• restraint

  1. The act of restraining:
  2. The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom:
  3. An influence that inhibits or restrains:

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  1. The act of restraining:
  2. The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom:
  3. An influence that inhibits or restrains:

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• manacle

  1. A device for confining the hands, usually consisting of a set of two metal rings that are fastened about the wrists and joined by a metal chain.
  2. Something that confines or restrains:
  3. To put manacles on (someone); restrain with manacles.

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  1. A device for confining the hands, usually consisting of a set of two metal rings that are fastened about the wrists and joined by a metal chain.
  2. Something that confines or restrains:
  3. To put manacles on (someone); restrain with manacles.

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• iron

  1. A silvery-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile, magnetic or magnetizable, metallic element occurring abundantly in combined forms, notably in hematite, limonite, magnetite, and taconite, and used alloyed in a wide range of important structural materials. Atomic number 26; atomic weight 55.845; melting point 1,538°C; boiling point 2,861°C; specific gravity 7.874 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 6.
  2. An implement made of iron alloy or similar metal, especially a bar heated for use in branding, curling hair, or cauterizing.
  3. Great hardness or strength; firmness:

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  1. A silvery-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile, magnetic or magnetizable, metallic element occurring abundantly in combined forms, notably in hematite, limonite, magnetite, and taconite, and used alloyed in a wide range of important structural materials. Atomic number 26; atomic weight 55.845; melting point 1,538°C; boiling point 2,861°C; specific gravity 7.874 (at 20°C); valence 2, 3, 4, 6.
  2. An implement made of iron alloy or similar metal, especially a bar heated for use in branding, curling hair, or cauterizing.
  3. Great hardness or strength; firmness:

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• hobble

  1. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
  2. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  3. To cause to limp.

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  1. To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty; limp.
  2. To put a device around the legs of (a horse, for example) so as to hamper but not prevent movement.
  3. To cause to limp.

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• handcuff

  1. A restraining device consisting of a pair of strong, connected hoops that can be tightened and locked about the wrists and used on one or both arms of a prisoner in custody.
  2. To put handcuffs on (a person).
  3. To restrain or render ineffective.

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  1. A restraining device consisting of a pair of strong, connected hoops that can be tightened and locked about the wrists and used on one or both arms of a prisoner in custody.
  2. To put handcuffs on (a person).
  3. To restrain or render ineffective.

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• fetter

  1. A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement.
  2. Something that serves to restrict; a restraint:
  3. To put fetters on; shackle.

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  1. A device, usually one of a pair of rings connected to a chain, that is attached to the ankles or feet to restrict movement.
  2. Something that serves to restrict; a restraint:
  3. To put fetters on; shackle.

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• chain

  1. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  2. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
  3. Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.

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  1. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  2. Such a set of links, often of precious metal and with pendants attached, worn as an ornament or symbol of office.
  3. Such a set of links measuring ten yards and attached to a pole at each end, moved up and down the field to indicate necessary yardage for gaining a first down.

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• bond

  1. Something, such as a fetter, cord, or band, that binds, ties, or fastens things together.
  2. Confinement in prison; captivity.
  3. A uniting force or tie; a link:

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  1. Something, such as a fetter, cord, or band, that binds, ties, or fastens things together.
  2. Confinement in prison; captivity.
  3. A uniting force or tie; a link:

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