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. 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

cudweed
cudweeds
cue
cue
cued
cueing
cueist
cueists
cues
cues
cuesta
cuestas
cue ball
cue stick
cuff (current term)
cuff (current term)
cuffed
cuffin
cuffing
cuffing
cuffins
cuffle
cuffled
cuffles
cuffless
cuffling
cufflink
cufflinks
cuffo
cuffs

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