handcuff

//ˈhænd.kʌf//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of handcuff

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.