Chains
Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.
Nooses
Both words in one sentence
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William's intern and secretary have nooses of barbed wire and are on a hinged platform supported by chains which William must hold in his hands.
Source: Film / Saw VI - First floor dungeon Assorted simple tortures Molten lead, chopping blocks and hot boiling oil Second floor dungeon Jewelry department Leg chains, ankle chains, neck chains, wrist chains, thumbscrews and nooses of the very finest rope Basement dungeon EVERYBODY OUT!
Source: Elevator Floor Announcement
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