handcuff
IPA: hˈændkʌf
noun
- (rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.
verb
- To apply handcuffs to
- (figuratively) to restrain or restrict.
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Examples of "handcuff" in Sentences
- The actual authority to handcuff is cited within the opinion.
- For many with talent the only remaining golden handcuff is health care.
- Right now the only thing that makes police reluctant to handcuff is Miranda concerns.
- All a Filipina wants when looking because a handcuff is a deep-rooted undying relationship.
- Having no thespian-like skills, Jacks only act is to perform the tricks of Houdini, namely the handcuff and straightjacket escapes.
- You could even "cuff-block" (take someone else's handcuff, which is awesome because it pisses them off and gives you trade bait in one fell swoop).
- And yet you, Mr. President, more than a half-century later, authorized subjecting prisoners to this technique for up to 72 hours, or 40 hours if combined with standing in handcuff restraints.
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