Chains and Ropes

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Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.

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Ropes and chains are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ropes" instead the word "Chains" as a noun or a verb.

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Chains and ropes are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chains" instead the word "Ropes" as a noun or a verb.

Unless used for another purpose, prisoners simply linked by ropes or chains to add realism is not this trope.

Source: Captive Push
Klasp hangs from horizontal ropes or vines; Klinger climbs vertical ropes and chains.

Source: Video Game / Donkey Kong Country
Mousse, who attaches various implements of bodily harm to chains and ropes, also favors wrapping up opponents to skewering or bludgeoning them.

Source: Instant Knots

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