handcuff
[ hand-kuhf ]
/ ˈhændˌkʌf /
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: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
verb (used with object)
to put handcuffs on.
to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action.
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handcuff
/ (ˈhændˌkʌf) /
verb
(tr) to put handcuffs on (a person); manacle
noun
(plural) a pair of locking metal rings joined by a short bar or chain for securing prisoners, etc
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