Shackle
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger. Usually used in plural, to indicate a pair joined by a chain. A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism. Sometimes referred to as a D shackle, a D closure or a green pin shackle.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To restrain using shackles; to place in shackles. By extension, to render immobile or incapable; to inhibit the progress or abilities of someone or something.
Hamper
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put into a hamper.To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as,A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.
Example sentence: Ten years ago U.S. defence investment represented almost half of all defence expenditure in the whole alliance. Today it is 75%. This increasing economic gap may also lead to an increasing technology gap which will almost hamper the inter-operability between our forces.