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- [hand-kuhf]
- /ˈhændˌkʌf/
- /ˈhænd.kʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hand-kuhf]
- /ˈhændˌkʌf/
Definitions of handcuff word
- noun handcuff 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. 1
- verb with object handcuff to put handcuffs on. 1
- verb with object handcuff to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action. 1
- noun handcuff A pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner's wrists. 1
- noun plural handcuff restraints, manacles 1
- transitive verb handcuff restrain with handcuffs 1
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Origin of handcuff
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; hand + cuff1
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Parts of speech for Handcuff
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
handcuff popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for handcuff
noun handcuff
- shackle — a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.
- fetter — a chain or shackle placed on the feet.
- chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
- nexus — a means of connection; tie; link.
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
verb handcuff
- hamstring — (in humans and other primates) any of the tendons that bound the ham of the knee.
- bind — If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- frustrate — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
Antonyms for handcuff
verb handcuff
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- release — to lease again.
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