Handcuffs: meaning, definitions and examples

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handcuffs

 

[ หˆhรฆndkสŒfs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing the wrists of a prisoner, typically used by law enforcement officers.

Synonyms

cuffs, restraints, shackles

Examples of usage

  • They put the suspect in handcuffs before taking him to the police station.
  • The handcuffs were too tight and left marks on her wrists.
Context #2 | Noun

BDSM

A pair of metal rings linked by a chain, used by some people for restraining a partner during sexual activity.

Synonyms

cuffs, fetters, restraints

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed being handcuffed during their BDSM play.
  • He bought a new pair of handcuffs for their bedroom adventures.
Context #3 | Verb

law enforcement

To restrain or detain (someone) with handcuffs.

Synonyms

cuff, restrain, shackle

Examples of usage

  • The police handcuffed the suspect and put him in the back of the patrol car.
  • They handcuffed the criminal to prevent escape.

Translations

Translations of the word "handcuffs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algemas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฅเค•เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Handschellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ borgol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะนะดะฐะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kajdanki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹้Œ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menottes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esposas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kelepรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๊ฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุตูุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pouta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ putรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lisice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ handjรกrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qandallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esposas

Etymology

The word 'handcuffs' originated in the 17th century, derived from 'hand' and 'cuff.' Handcuffs have been used for centuries as a means of physical restraint, especially in law enforcement and criminal justice settings. Over time, handcuffs have also become associated with certain sexual practices, such as BDSM, where they are used for consensual restraint during intimate activities.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,230, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.