ALL meanings of handcuffs
hand·cuff
H h - noun handcuffs 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 handcuffs to put handcuffs on. 1
- verb with object handcuffs to restrain or thwart (someone) by or as if by handcuffing: The amendments handcuffed the committee and prevented further action. 1
- noun handcuffs (plurale tantum) A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge. 1
- noun handcuffs (plural only) A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge. 0
- noun handcuffs plural of handcuff. 0
- verb handcuffs third-person singular simple present indicative form of handcuff. 0
- noun plural handcuffs a pair of locking metal rings joined by a short bar or chain for securing prisoners, etc 0