Term: unshackle

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To release or set free from restraints

Description: Unshackle is a verb that means to free or release someone or something from a physical or metaphorical restraint or bondage.

Example Sentence: After years of captivity, the rescue team finally unshackled the prisoners.

Sense 2: To liberate from restrictions or limitations

Description: Unshackle can also mean to set someone or something free from restrictions or limitations, allowing them to have more freedom or autonomy.

Example Sentence: The new government promised to unshackle the economy by eliminating excessive regulations.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A device used to unlock restraints

Description: Unshackle can be used as a noun to refer to a device or tool specifically designed to unlock or loosen restraints.

Example Sentence: The prisoner managed to pick the lock using a small unshackle he had hidden in his shoe.