Chains
Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.
Irons
Irons noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Forth from the gate burst a hundred thousand rabid narcs swinging bicycle chains and tire irons, followed by drooling divisions of pop-eyed changelings, deranged zombies and distempered werewolves.
Source: Monster Mash
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