A shot or goal scored in football which involves a tackle from either attacker or defender, sometimes resulting in freak goals.
by Sandylicious October 26, 2010

Cris: "Yo why wasn't John Michael invited?"
Nick: "Cause he's probably out with Emily again."
Michael: "That man is in shackles."
Nick: "Cause he's probably out with Emily again."
Michael: "That man is in shackles."
by ChickenFDC February 16, 2018

To be under the thumb or on a very short leash. A varient of being pussy whipped by your girlfriend.
by DrainGus April 07, 2011

A term used in Ultimate Frisbee to describe when you are threatened or bested by an opponent (especially if their name is Shackleton)
by ubermegaclaire July 01, 2023

by Dex Dexter January 30, 2008

shackle is a amazing unreal tournament player who often annhilates people and in return gets called a bot by others due to his amazing cache of skills.
by Tranceut December 31, 2005

by LAcrasher00 December 27, 2008
