Definition of Handcuff

1. Verb. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs. "They want to handcuff the prisoners "; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"

Exact synonyms: Cuff, Manacle
Generic synonyms: Fetter, Shackle
Derivative terms: Cuff, Manacle

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

Definition of Handcuff

1. n. A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle; -- usually in the plural.

2. v. t. To apply handcuffs to; to manacle.

Definition of Handcuff

1. Noun. One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair. ¹

2. Verb. To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. - Hay (1754) ¹

3. Verb. (figuratively) to restrain or restrict. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Handcuff

1. to fetter with restraining cuffs [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Handcuff

handclasps
handcloth
handcloths
handcolour
handcops
handcraft
handcrafted
handcrafter
handcrafters
handcrafting
handcrafts
handcraftsman
handcraftsmanship
handcraftsmanships
handcraftsmen
handcuff (current term)
handcuff artist
handcuffed
handcuffing
handcuffs
handcycle
handcycles
hande
handed
handed-down
handed down
handed in
handed off
handed out
handedly

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