handcuff (redirected from handcuffed)

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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handcuff

Noun

handcuffs a linked pair of locking metal rings used for securing prisoners

Verb

to put handcuffs on (a person)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	handcuff - shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs handlock, manacle, cuff hamper, shackle, trammel, bond - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Verb	1.	handcuff - confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime" manacle, cuff fetter, shackle - restrain with fetters

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handcuff

verb 1. shackle, secure, restrain, fetter, manacle

plural noun 2. shackles, cuffs (informal) fetters, manacles, bracelets (slang)

Translations

handcuff [ˈhændkʌf] hand vt → Handschellen anlegen +dat