handcuff
//ˈhænd.kʌf//
Noun
handcuffSingular
handcuffsPlural
1
A pair of lockable metal rings connected by a chain, used to secure a person's wrists together.
The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect.
Verb
handcuffInfinitive
handcuffPresent tense
handcuffedPast tense
handcuffedPast participle
handcuffingPresent participle
handcuffsThird-person singular
1
To put handcuffs on someone; to restrain a person by securing their wrists with handcuffs.
The police officer handcuffed the suspect before putting him in the car.
2
To restrict or limit someone's freedom or ability to act.
The strict regulations handcuff small businesses from growing.