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What is the meaning of “足枷”?

WordReadingMeaning
足枷あしかせI〔罰として足にはめるもの〕fetters; leg irons
II〔足手まとい〕a hindrance

I〔罰として足にはめるもの〕fetters; leg irons
足かせをはめられていた
He was put in fetters [irons].
足かせを解かれた
He was freed from his fetters.

II〔足手まとい〕a hindrance
病弱な体が彼女の足かせとなっていた
She was hindered [hampered/held back] by poor health.

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