Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌkʌf/
noun a pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing the wrists of a prisoner, often handcuffs
A1 The police officer put handcuffs on the criminal.
A2 The handcuffs were too tight and left marks on his wrists.
B1 The suspect was taken into custody and placed in handcuffs.
B2 The handcuffs were securely locked, ensuring the prisoner could not escape.
C1 The detective found a pair of handcuffs in the suspect's bag as evidence.
C2 The handcuffs were removed after the interrogation revealed the suspect's innocence.
verb to put handcuffs on someone
A1 The police officer handcuffed the criminal.
A2 The security guard handcuffed the shoplifter and called the police.
B1 The detective decided to handcuff the suspect before questioning him.
B2 The SWAT team quickly handcuffed the dangerous criminal during the raid.
C1 The undercover agent handcuffed the spy and took him into custody.
C2 The special forces unit handcuffed the terrorist leader and brought him to justice.
formal The police officer used handcuffs to restrain the suspect.
informal I can't believe they handcuffed him for such a minor offense.
slang The cops slapped the cuffs on him and dragged him away.
figurative Debt can be like a handcuff, restricting your financial freedom.
cuffed
handcuffs
more handcuffed
most handcuffed
cuff
will handcuff
have cuffed
is handcuffing
handcuff
handcuffed
to handcuff
handcuffing
handcuffed