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handcuff noun [ ˈhan(d)kʌf ]

• a pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner's wrists.
Similar: manacles, fetters, shackles, irons, bonds, restraints, cuffs, bracelets, darbies, gyves, wristlets, snips, stringers,

handcuff verb

• put handcuffs on (someone).
• "he was led into court handcuffed to a policeman"
Similar: manacle, fetter, shackle, restrain, secure, put handcuffs on, put someone in irons, clap someone in irons, put someone in chains, cuff, enfetter, gyve,
Opposite: free,


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