Definition
manacling
noun
- the act of restraining someone with handcuffs or shackles
verb
- present participle of manacle; restraining with handcuffs or shackles
Examples
- The officer was manacling the suspect when backup arrived.
- The manacling of the prisoner took place in the courtroom.
- They were manacling the dangerous criminal with extra security.
- The manacling procedure must follow strict protocols.
- She watched the guards manacling the inmates before transport.
- The manacling of protesters sparked controversy.
- Police began manacling the arrested individuals one by one.