Looking for the meaning of the word CUFF in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CUFF with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cuff
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting a glove or mitten): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on
Short Definition:end part of sleeve
Examples:- a red dress with a white lace collar and cuffs
Definition:
handcuffs
Short Definition:handcuffs
Examples:- when the cuffs went on he had braced his wrists
Definition:
an inflatable bag wrapped round the arm when blood pressure is measured.
Short Definition:device wrapped round arm when measuring blood pressure
Word: Cuff
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
secure with handcuffs
Short Definition:secure with handcuffs
Examples:- the man's hands were cuffed behind his back
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