A type of link with bolt fastenings passing through its eyes. Shackles are primarily used for securing chains and eye loops together. For instance, a kenter shackle might be used to join two sections of anchor chain.
Note: I’ve expanded the definition slightly, added a sub-type (kenter shackle), and provided a brief example.
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