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Detailed Synonyms for cuff in English

cuff:

cuff [the ~] nomen

  1. the cuff
    the cuff link; the cuff
  2. the cuff
    the chain; the shackle; the fetter; the cuff
  3. the cuff
    – the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg 1
    the cuff; the turnup
    – the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg 1
  4. the cuff
    – shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs 1
    the cuff; the handcuff; the manacle; the handlock
    – shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs 1

cuff verb

  1. cuff
    – confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs 1
    cuff; to handcuff; manacle
    – confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs 1
    • cuff verb
    • handcuff verb (handcuffs, handcuffed, handcuffing)
      • The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime1
    • manacle verb
  2. cuff
    – hit with the hand 1
    cuff; whomp
    – hit with the hand 1

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Related Definitions for "cuff":

  1. the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg1
  2. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs1
  3. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs1
  4. hit with the hand1

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