Looking for the meaning of the word HANDCUFF in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HANDCUFF with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Handcuff
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhan(d)kʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner's wrists.
Short Definition:pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing prisoner's wrists
Word: Handcuff
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhan(d)kʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put handcuffs on (someone)
Short Definition:put handcuffs on
Examples:- he was led into court handcuffed to a policeman
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