handcuff

irons shackle

band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk hobble hookup iron ligature link linkage manacle network nexus restraint rope tie tie-in wire

stickum

bind frustrate hamper hamstring

baffle balk bar block chain check clog cramp cumber curb embarrass encumber entangle fetter foil hinder hobble hog-tie

cramp one's style drag one's feet get in the way hang up hold up

abet aid allow assist encourage explain free further help let go loosen open permit promote release unblock