Cuff: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuff

 

[ kสŒf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wearable item

A cuff is a band or fold at the end of a sleeve, or at the bottom of a pant leg, that can be turned back.

Synonyms

border, hem, trim

Examples of usage

  • She rolled up the cuffs of her jeans.
  • The shirt has a cuff with buttons.
Context #2 | Noun

restraining device

A cuff is a device that is fastened around a person's wrist, typically used by law enforcement to restrain a suspect.

Synonyms

bracelet, restraint, shackle

Examples of usage

  • The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect's wrists.
  • He was arrested and put in cuffs.
Context #3 | Verb

restraining action

To cuff someone is to put handcuffs or restraints on their wrists, usually in the context of arresting or restraining them.

Synonyms

bind, restrain, shackle

Examples of usage

  • The police officer cuffed the suspect.
  • He was cuffed and taken into custody.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคซเคผ (เคนเคฅเค•เคกเคผเฅ€)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Manschette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manset

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะถะตั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mankiet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ข–ๅฃ (ใใงใใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poignet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manลŸet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋งท๋ถ€๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manลพeta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manลพeta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ข–ๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manลกeta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ermakantur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะถะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฏแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manjet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puรฑo

Word origin

The word 'cuff' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'coffinet', meaning 'little basket'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the folded or banded ends of clothing, as well as to devices used for restraining individuals. The use of 'cuff' in a fashion context dates back to the 16th century, while its use as a restraining device became prominent in the 19th century.

See also: cuffs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,757, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.