Handcuffs - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhændˌkʌfs|  American pronunciation of the word handcuffs
Brit.  |ˈhændkʌfs|  British pronunciation of the word handcuffs
- this word is used as a present tense form (he/she/it) of the verbto handcuff

noun

- (plural only) A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
- plural form of handcuff

verb

- third-person singular simple present indicative form of handcuff

Extra examples

They put handcuffs on the two men and led them away.

He was brought into the court in handcuffs.

The prisoner was hauled away in handcuffs.

...putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets...

...the man reluctantly held out his wrists so the policeman could snap on handcuffs...

...the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights...

...police officers fitted out with nightsticks and handcuffs...

The policeman snapped the handcuffs around her wrist.

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