Shackles vs. Handcuffs

Shacklesnoun

plural of shackle

Shacklesnoun

Restraints, usually of metal and often joined by a chain, placed around a prisoner's wrists or ankles to restrict their movement.

Handcuffsnoun

(plurale tantum) A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

Handcuffsnoun

shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Handcuffs

Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists in proximity to each other. They comprise two parts, linked together by a chain, a hinge, or rigid bar.