Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
handcuff
noun
/ˈhændkʌf/
Definition
A handcuff is a type of locking metal shackle that is used to secure a person’s wrists together.
Examples
- After the suspect was arrested, the officers placed him in handcuffs.
- She felt the cold metal of the handcuff as it snapped shut around her wrist.
Meaning
Handcuffs are typically used by police and law enforcement to restrain individuals, preventing them from using their hands freely.
Synonyms
- shackle
- bracelet
- manacle
