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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The security agency released a video showing black-clad officers placing handcuffs on a man who is later shown powering up a laptop in front of the operatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
All four hugged O'Lali in the dock after their sentences were passed and before O'Lali was placed in handcuffs.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Please don’t do this to me,” Bakker said before he was led away in handcuffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
In this latest occurrence, footage shared on social media on Sunday showed Carse in handcuffs, surrounded by police officers.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
One of the police officers snapped handcuffs on Bate.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
