Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
darbies
noun
/ˈdɑːrbiːz/
Definition
A pair of handcuffs or restraints used to secure a person’s wrists.
Examples
- The officer placed the darbies on the suspect after the arrest.
- She felt the cold metal of the darbies tighten around her wrists.
Meaning
Darbies are tools used by law enforcement to restrict a person’s movement by locking their wrists together.
Synonyms
- Handcuffs
- Shackles
- Restraints
