Definitions for: Handcuff

[n] shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
[v] confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"

Webster (1913) Definition: Hand"cuff`, n. [AS. handcops; hand hand + cosp, cops,
fetter. The second part was confused with E. cuffs,]
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.

Hand"cuff`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Handcuffed; p. pr.
& vb. n. Handcuffing.]
To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. --Hay (1754).

Synonyms: cuff, cuff, cuffs, handcuffs, handlock, manacle, manacle

See Also: bond, fetter, hamper, shackle, shackle, trammel, trammels

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