What is "handcuff" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What is "handcuff" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "handcuff": shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

Noun

  • Meaning: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
  • Synonyms: cuff handcuff handlock manacle
  • Hypernyms: bond hamper shackle trammel
  • Meaning of "handcuff": confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

    Verb

  • Meaning: confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
  • Example: The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime
  • Synonyms: cuff handcuff manacle
  • Hypernyms: fetter shackle
  • Synonyms:

    shackle, fetter, chain, nexus, binding, hobble, wire, network, manacle, ligature, tie-in, tie, cord, restraint, band, link, fastening, linkage, hookup, rope, connection, iron, irons, gunk, stickum, hamstring, bind, frustrate, hinder, entangle, cramp, clog, bar, chain, handicap, balk, cumber, baffle, encumber, foil, curb, hog-tie, embarrass, hobble, fetter, check, block, hold up, inc, get in the way, hang up, cramp one's style, drag one's feet,

    Antonyms:

    aid, assist, further, permit, explain, release, unblock, loosen, abet, allow, encourage, help, promote, let go, free, open,

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    handcuff in English: handcuff
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