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unhandcuffed

hand·cuff
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hand-kuhf]
    • /ˈhændˌkʌf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hand-kuhf]
    • /ˈhændˌkʌf/

Definitions of unhandcuffed word

  • noun unhandcuffed a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect. 1
  • verb with object unhandcuffed to put handcuffs on. 1
  • verb with object unhandcuffed to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action. 1

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Origin of unhandcuffed

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; hand + cuff1

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Parts of speech for Unhandcuffed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unhandcuffed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unhandcuffed usage trend in Literature

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