harp shackle

noun

a shackle shaped so that the opening is smaller than the circumference of the loop.

Meanings

nounharp shackle (plural harp shackles)

plural harp shackles

  1. a shackle shaped so that the opening is smaller than the circumference of the loop.

    Synonyms: harp closure

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna shackle shaped so that the opening is smaller than the circumference of the loop.

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Chicago

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