What does "grillete" mean in English?

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Spanish

grillete

English

shackle

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Alternative translations of "grillete"

bracelet
clamp
cuff
manacle

Examples of how to use "grillete" in Spanish

Spanish
Llevaba un grillete en el tobillo.
English
He was wearing an ankle cuff.
Spanish
El grillete evitó que escapara el preso
English
The cuff prevented the prisoner from escaping.
Spanish
Encontraron un grillete oxidado en la playa
English
They found a rusty cuff on the beach.
Spanish
Colocó el grillete con cuidado y fuerza
English
He placed the cuff carefully and with force.
Spanish
El grillete limitaba sus movimientos por la noche
English
The cuff limited his movements at night.

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Llevaba un grillete en el tobillo.

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