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Meaning
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Noun
A series of interconnected metal rings used for binding or confining a person or an object.
vi Con vật bị giữ chặt bằng một sợi xiềng sắt.
en The animal was held tight by a set of iron chains.
Verb
To bind or restrict someone's movement using chains or similar metal restraints.
vi Họ đã xiềng đôi chân của tù nhân lại.
en They enchained the prisoner's legs.