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Meaning of
handcuff
in English
handcuff
us
/ˈhændkʌf/
uk
/ˈhændkʌf/
#common
Past Tense
handcuffed
Participle Verb
handcuffing
Third Person Singular
handcuffs
Definitions
Verb
to
restrain
with
handcuffs
;
limit
movement
The
police
officer
handcuffed
the
suspect
to
prevent
escape
.
to
restrict
or
limit
(
freedom
,
options
,
etc
.)
The
company's
financial
struggles
handcuffed
their
ability
to
invest
in
new
projects
.
Noun
a
locking
ring
for
the
hand
The
detective
found
a
handcuff
on
the
floor
at
the
crime
scene
.
Compounds / Phrases
handcuff artist
Base Words
cuff
hand