handcuffs

noun

  1. 1

    A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

noun

  1. 1

    One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

verb

  1. 1

    To apply handcuffs to

  2. 2

    To restrain or restrict.

    Dang, I’m handcuffed by these regulations. I’d like to help but it’d be illegal.

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