Chains
Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.
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Rope Bridge: The LoTek headquarters has one, complete with rickety wooden planks that snap the second one sets a foot down on them, suspended with steel chains.
Source: Film / Johnny Mnemonic -
On the way they borrow a set of chains from the steamroller they jousted with, to replace the rope.Once the train is recoupled to the engine they set off again, feeling there is now no hope of them making it on time after all the delays.
Source: Film / The Titfield Thunderbolt - 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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