Definition of Cuff

1. Noun. The lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg.

Exact synonyms: Turnup
Terms within: Facing
Generic synonyms: Lap, Overlap
Group relationships: Leg, Arm, Sleeve
Specialized synonyms: Trouser Cuff
Derivative terms: Turn Up

2. Verb. Hit with the hand. "The fighter managed to cuff his opponent"
Exact synonyms: Whomp
Generic synonyms: Slap

3. Noun. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.
Exact synonyms: Handcuff, Handlock, Manacle
Generic synonyms: Bond, Hamper, Shackle, Trammel
Derivative terms: Handcuff, Manacle

4. Verb. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs. "They want to cuff the prisoners "; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"
Exact synonyms: Handcuff, Manacle
Generic synonyms: Fetter, Shackle
Derivative terms: Handcuff, Manacle

Definition of Cuff

1. v. t. To strike; esp., to smite with the palm or flat of the hand; to slap.

2. v. i. To fight; to scuffle; to box.

3. n. A blow; esp.,, a blow with the open hand; a box; a slap.

4. n. The fold at the end of a sleeve; the part of a sleeve turned back from the hand.

Definition of Cuff

1. Noun. (obsolete) glove; mitten. ¹

2. Noun. The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist. ¹

3. Noun. The end of a pants leg, folded up. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To furnish with cuffs. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To handcuff. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap the head. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cuff

1. to furnish with a cuff (a part of a sleeve) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Cuff

1. Any structure shaped like a cuff. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cuff

cue up
cueball
cuebid
cuebids
cued
cueillette
cueing
cueist
cueists
cueless
cues
cuesport
cuesta
cuestas
cuff (current term)
cuff Jonas
cuff link
cuff links
cuff on the ear
cuffed
cuffee
cuffees
cuffies
cuffin
cuffing
cuffins
cuffle
cuffled
cuffles

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