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handcuffs
(redirected from Hinged handcuffs)

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hand·cuff  (hndkf)
n.
A restraining device consisting of a pair of strong, connected hoops that can be tightened and locked about the wrists and used on one or both arms of a prisoner in custody; a manacle. Often used in the plural.
tr.v. hand·cuffed, hand·cuff·ing, hand·cuffs
1. To restrain with or as if with handcuffs.
2. To render ineffective or impotent. See Synonyms at hamper1.
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handcuffs [ˈhændkʌfs] NPLesposas fpl

handcuffs القيود pouta håndjern Handschellen χειροπέδες esposas käsiraudat menottes lisice manette 手錠 수갑 handboeien håndjern kajdanki algemas наручники handklovar ที่ใส่กุญแจมือ kelepçe cái còng tay 手铐


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The hinged handcuffs help address both problems--the shape and size of the closure arm allows the cuffs to lock securely around wrists both larger and smaller than those intended for standard cuffs, while the heavy duty hinges do not allow the same degree of leverage to be gained by an offender.
 
 
 
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