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Handcuffed: meaning, definitions and examples

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handcuffed

 

[ หˆhรฆndหŒkสŒft ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

bound, restrained, secured

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algemado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฅ เค•เฅ€ เคนเคฅเค•เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefesselt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diborgol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐััƒะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skuty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹้Œ ใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menottรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esposado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kelepรงeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๊ฐ‘์ด ์ฑ„์›Œ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ูŠุฏ ุจุงู„ุฃุตูุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spoutanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spรบtanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆดๆ‰‹้“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ privezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlekkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปา“ะฐ ัะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™mษ™liyyatla baฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.