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Definitions for Handcuff
[1] a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
[2] to put handcuffs on.
[3] to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action.
[4] (tr) to put handcuffs on (a person); manacle
[5] (plural) a pair of locking metal rings joined by a short bar or chain for securing prisoners, etc
Words related to Handcuff
shackle, hamstring, bind, frustrate, fetter, chain, nexus, binding, hobble, wire, network, manacle, ligature, tie-in, tie, cord, restraint, band, link
Words nearby Handcuff
handclap, handclasp, handcraft, handcrafted, handcraftman, handcuff, handed, handedness, handel, handel, george frederick, handfast
Origin of Handcuff
First recorded in 1635–45; hand + cuff1
Other words from Handcuff
un·hand·cuff , verb (used with object)
Synonyms for 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