Chains and Shackles

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Chains

Chains noun - Metal shackles; for hands or legs.

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Shackles is a synonym for chains in fetters topic. In some cases you can use "Shackles" instead the word "Chains" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative

Shackles

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Chains is a synonym for shackles in fetters topic. You can use "Chains" instead the word "Shackles" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative

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He's further bound to his throne by shackles and chains.

Source: Orcus on His Throne
He's further bound by shackles and chains.

Source: Video Game / King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
Both are attached to chains attached to an anchor; winner gets the key to his shackles, loser takes a plunge into the ocean.

Source: Involuntary Battle to the Death

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