A D-shackle (also known as a chain shackle) is a U-shaped or 'D'-shaped metal connector designed for straight-line pulling, towing, rigging, and securing loads.Nov 3rd, 2026 11:12 AMShare this on :Keywordsstraight-line pulling towing riggingrigging and securing loadsU-shaped or 'D'-shaped metal connectorD-shackle chain shacklemetal connector designed for straight-line