Shackle
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005186
A U-shaped piece of metal secured by a pin or bolt, used for connecting chains, ropes, or other rigging components in agricultural applications. Shackles provide a strong and reliable link for towing, lifting, or securing implements. They are rated for specific working load limits, which must not be exceeded for safety.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005186 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Synonyms | fetter; hobble; hopple |
| Translations | German: Fessel; Spanish: grillete; French: entrave |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Shackle",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A U-shaped piece of metal secured by a pin or bolt, used for connecting chains, ropes, or other rigging components in agricultural applications. Shackles provide a strong and reliable link for towing, lifting, or securing implements. They are rated for specific working load limits, which must not be exceeded for safety.",
"synonyms": [
"fetter",
"hobble",
"hopple"
],
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Fessel",
"es": "grillete",
"fr": "entrave"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shackle/"
}
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