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cuff

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: cuff

1
 nv
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
2
 n
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
3
 v
hit with the hand
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: cuff
1

n shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Synonyms:
handcuff, handlock, manacle
Type of:
bond, hamper, shackle, trammel
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

v confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

Synonyms:
handcuff, manacle
Type of:
fetter, shackle
restrain with fetters
2

n the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

Synonyms:
turnup
Types:
trouser cuff
a cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs
Type of:
lap, overlap
a flap that lies over another part
3

v hit with the hand

Synonyms:
whomp
Type of:
slap
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
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