Sentences with Shackle

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10 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Shackle'

The old sailor showed us an antique shackle he had found on a deserted island.

The slave's attempt to break free from the iron shackle left him with painful bruises.

The convict's lawyer argued that the use of a rusty shackle constituted cruel and unusual punishment.

The pirate captain brandished a menacing shackle as a warning to the crew members.

The escape artist skillfully wriggled out of the seemingly unbreakable shackle to the amazement of the audience.

The historical novel vividly described the hardships of slaves, including the weight of the oppressive shackle.

The prisoner's memoir recounted the emotional toll of hearing the clink of the shackle being fastened around his ankle.

The circus performer amazed the audience by juggling while wearing a shackle on each wrist.

The poet penned verses that metaphorically depicted the emotional shackles of societal expectations.

The historical novelist described the clinking sound of shackles as a haunting soundtrack to the protagonist's captivity.

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