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shackle

Obsolete unit of length, used at sea for measuring cable or chain. One shackle is 15 fathoms (90 ft/27 m).
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When the fore and main were up, I told him to knock the shackle out of the anchor chain and let her go.
South Sea Tales by London, Jack View in context
``Then why should you shackle poor Gurth, uncle, for the fault of his dog Fangs?
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
I wished in no way to shackle the liberty of my companions, but I certainly felt no desire to leave Captain Nemo.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Verne, Jules View in context
 
 
 
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