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Cuff

/kʌf/

Glove; mitten

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📖 Definitions of "Cuff"

noun

1
Glove; mitten
2
The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist
3
The end of a pants leg, folded up
4
Handcuffs

verb

1
To furnish with cuffs.
2
To handcuff.

🔄 Synonyms of "Cuff"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
manaclenoun	A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
cuffsnoun	shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
handlocknoun	A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.
whompverb	(slang, transitive) To hit extremely hard.
handcuffnoun	(transitive) To apply handcuffs to someone.
handcuffsnoun	A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
turnupnoun	Alternative form of turn-up. [Fabric turned up at the bottom of trousers to make them shorter.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cuff"

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Word	Definition
handcuffsnoun	A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
manaclenoun	A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
handcuffnoun	(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.
handlocknoun	A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.
whompverb	(slang, transitive) To hit extremely hard.
turnupnoun	Alternative form of turn-up. [Fabric turned up at the bottom of trousers to make them shorter.]
ankletnoun	A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.
braceletnoun	A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
buttonnoun	(clothing) A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.
sleevenoun	The part of a garment that covers the arm.
slapnoun	(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
hosenoun	(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.
blownoun	A strong wind.
inflateverb	(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
deflateverb	(transitive) To remove air or some other gas from within an elastic container, e.g. a balloon or tyre.
attachable	Able to be attached.
setbacknoun	An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
notenoun	A symbol or annotation.
wristnoun	(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
backhandnoun	(tennis and other, racquet sports) A stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.