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shackleObsolete unit of length, used at sea for measuring cable or chain. One shackle is 15 fathoms (90 ft/27 m). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. ``Then why should you shackle poor Gurth, uncle, for the fault of his dog Fangs? I wished in no way to shackle the liberty of my companions, but I certainly felt no desire to leave Captain Nemo. |
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