To restrict the activity or free movement of

• hog-tie

  1. To tie an animal's or someone's feet together; originally all four legs of a quadruped.
  2. (figuratively) To render helpless.

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  1. To tie an animal's or someone's feet together; originally all four legs of a quadruped.
  2. (figuratively) To render helpless.

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• trammel

  1. A shackle used to teach a horse to amble.
  2. Something that restricts activity, expression, or progress; a restraint.
  3. A vertically set fishing net of three layers, consisting of a finely meshed net between two nets of coarse mesh.

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  1. A shackle used to teach a horse to amble.
  2. Something that restricts activity, expression, or progress; a restraint.
  3. A vertically set fishing net of three layers, consisting of a finely meshed net between two nets of coarse mesh.

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• tie

  1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap:
  2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces:
  3. To make by fastening ends or parts:

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  1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap:
  2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces:
  3. To make by fastening ends or parts:

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• 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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• 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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• leash

  1. A chain, rope, or strap attached to the collar or harness of an animal, especially a dog, and used to lead it or hold it in check.
  2. A strap or cord attached to a harness worn by a small child, used to prevent the child from wandering off.
  3. A strap, cord, or other line used to keep an object close to its user or in a designated location.

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  1. A chain, rope, or strap attached to the collar or harness of an animal, especially a dog, and used to lead it or hold it in check.
  2. A strap or cord attached to a harness worn by a small child, used to prevent the child from wandering off.
  3. A strap, cord, or other line used to keep an object close to its user or in a designated location.

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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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• hamper

  1. To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of:
  2. Necessary but encumbering equipment on a ship.

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  1. To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of:
  2. Necessary but encumbering equipment on a ship.

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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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