1. the act of restraining someone with handcuffs or shackles

1. present participle of manacle; restraining with handcuffs or shackles

Examples

• The officer was manacling the suspect when backup arrived.
• The manacling of the prisoner took place in the courtroom.
• They were manacling the dangerous criminal with extra security.
• The manacling procedure must follow strict protocols.
• She watched the guards manacling the inmates before transport.
• The manacling of protesters sparked controversy.
• Police began manacling the arrested individuals one by one.