Cuff: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuff
[ kสf ]
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
Examples of usage
- She rolled up the cuffs of her jeans.
- The shirt has a cuff with buttons.
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
Examples of usage
- The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect's wrists.
- He was arrested and put in cuffs.
Translations
Translations of the word "cuff" in other languages:
๐ต๐น algema
- punho
- punho de camisa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคซเคผ (เคนเคฅเคเคกเคผเฅ)
๐ฉ๐ช Manschette
๐ฎ๐ฉ manset
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝะถะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ mankiet
๐ฏ๐ต ่ขๅฃ (ใใงใใก)
๐ซ๐ท poignet
- menotte
- manchette
๐ช๐ธ puรฑo
๐น๐ท manลet
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋งท๋ถ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ manลพeta
๐ธ๐ฐ manลพeta
๐จ๐ณ ่ขๅฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ manลกeta
๐ฎ๐ธ ermakantur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝะถะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manjet
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.