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noun
1.
a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
verb (used with object)
2.
to put handcuffs on.
3.
to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to put handcuffs on (a person); manacle |
| —n | |
| 2. | (plural) a pair of locking metal rings joined by a short bar or chain for securing prisoners, etc |
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Handcuff
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Example sentences
They would handcuff and blindfold the prisoners before they left the room.
He also admitted that he struggled with the police officers because he did not want them to handcuff him.
Then he asked them not to handcuff him, and the request was denied.
So saying, they handcuff him, and carry him away to the regiment.
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