Handcuffed: meaning, definitions and examples
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handcuffed
[ หhรฆndหkสft ]
physical restraint
The term 'handcuffed' refers to the action of securing a person's wrists together using handcuffs, typically by law enforcement authorities. This physical restraint is used to prevent a person from escaping or causing harm during an arrest or while being transported. Handcuffs are designed to be tight-fitting and difficult to remove without the proper key, ensuring the safety of both the officer and the detained individual. The use of handcuffs is often surrounded by discussions regarding civil rights and the appropriateness of their application in different scenarios.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The suspect was handcuffed and taken into custody.
- She felt vulnerable and embarrassed while being handcuffed.
- During certain situations, police may opt to have individuals handcuffed for their safety.
Translations
Translations of the word "handcuffed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น algemado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคฅ เคเฅ เคนเคฅเคเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gefesselt
๐ฎ๐ฉ diborgol
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััะดะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ skuty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้ ใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท menottรฉ
๐ช๐ธ esposado
๐น๐ท kelepรงeli
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ์ด ์ฑ์์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุฏ ุจุงูุฃุตูุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ spoutanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ spรบtanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๆ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ privezan
๐ฎ๐ธ hlekkt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปาะฐ ัะฐะปัะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษmษliyyatla baฤlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ maniatado
Etymology
The word 'handcuffed' derives from the combination of 'hand' and 'cuff', where 'hand' refers to the part of the body that the device is meant to restrain, and 'cuff' originates from the Old French term 'coffe', meaning 'a wrist or arm.' The term began to evolve in the context of law enforcement and security during the early 20th century. Initially, various forms of restraints were used by authorities to maintain order, but the modern metal handcuff design became widely adopted in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. The increase in urbanization and crime during that period necessitated more effective means of securing individuals in custody. As policing techniques continued to develop, the use of handcuffs became standard procedure, leading to discussions and debates about their implications in terms of civil liberties and humane treatment.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,036, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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