handcuff
noun
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.
handcuffs
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present tense formof handcuff (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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On the first day of the hearing, which is scheduled to last all week, Robinson appeared in court in handcuffs, wearing a gray suit and a dark tie.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Professional investment advisers have to wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
He did not react as his sentence was delivered, staring straight ahead before being led away in handcuffs.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Elf” star Faizon Love is back in handcuffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
She hadn’t seen how the Special had snipped her handcuffs in two behind her, but it had only taken a moment.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
