Security Equipment

noun a pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing the wrists of a prisoner, often handcuffs

verb to put handcuffs on someone

• The police officer used handcuffs to restrain the suspect.
• I can't believe they handcuffed him for such a minor offense.
• The cops slapped the cuffs on him and dragged him away.
• Debt can be like a handcuff, restricting your financial freedom.

noun A device or piece of equipment that observes, checks, or keeps track of something

verb To observe, check, or keep track of something

• The doctor used a heart monitor to track the patient's vital signs.
• I need to buy a new monitor for my computer setup.
• I'll keep an eye on the situation and monitor it closely.
• It's important to monitor your thoughts and emotions for a healthy mindset.

noun a detachable lock with a pivoted or sliding shackle that can be passed through a link or ring and then secured, typically by being pushed or slid into a groove in the shackle

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• The padlock on the gate must be securely fastened at all times.
• Make sure you lock the padlock on the shed before you leave.
• I can't believe someone cut the padlock on the bike chain!
• She felt like her emotions were locked behind a padlock, unable to be expressed.

noun a person or animal that moves stealthily or sneaks around, especially in order to commit a crime

• The security guard spotted a prowler lurking around the building.
• I heard there's a prowler in the neighborhood, so lock your doors tonight.
• Watch out for that shady dude, he's a known prowler in this area.
• The rumors about her being a prowler in the dating scene were greatly exaggerated.

verb to perceive or understand the true nature of something, especially when it is hidden or deceptive

• The glass windows are see through, allowing natural light to illuminate the room.
• I can see through your excuses, just tell me the truth.
• She's so fake, you can see right through her.
• His lies were so transparent, anyone could see through them.

noun a small shelter or booth used by a sentry or guard for observation and protection

• The sentry box at the entrance of the military base is always manned by a guard.
• I saw the security guy chilling in the sentry box near the gate.
• Yo, let's hang out in the sentry box and watch the world go by.
• Her mind felt like a locked sentry box, keeping her deepest thoughts hidden away.

noun A tool used for cutting bolts or other metal objects

• The worker used a bolt cutter to remove the padlock from the gate.
• I borrowed my neighbor's bolt cutter to break the lock on my shed.
• I had to bust out the bolt cutter to get into the abandoned building.
• She felt like a bolt cutter, breaking through the barriers holding her back.

noun a brand of electric transportation device that is self-balancing and has two wheels

• The tour guide demonstrated how to operate the Segway before the group set off.
• We had a blast riding around the park on the Segway.
• Let's take the Segway for a spin and see where it takes us.
• Using humor as a Segway, he smoothly transitioned from one topic to the next.