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Cuffs

/kʌfs/

Glove; mitten

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📖 Definitions of "Cuffs"

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.

noun

1
A blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

verb

1
To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
2
To fight; to scuffle; to box.
3
To buffet.

🔄 Synonyms of "Cuffs"

5 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.
handlocknoun	A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.
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.
cuffnoun	The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cuffs"

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Word	Definition
handcuffnoun	(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.
handcuffsnoun	A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
handlocknoun	A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.
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.
attachesnoun	Alternative form of attachés.
bangles	the eponymous first EP by The Bangles.
braceletsnoun	(colloquial) handcuffs
collarsnoun	Clothes that encircle the neck.
facingsnoun	The most external portion of exterior siding.
headlinesnoun	(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.
lapelsnoun	Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.
manaclesnoun	manacle
restraintsnoun	(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
reversesnoun	The opposite of something.
setbacksnoun	An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
shacklesnoun	"Shackles (Praise You)" is the debut single by American gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary.
sleevesnoun	The part of a garment that covers the arm.
strapsnoun	A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
trimmingsnoun	Accompaniments to a meal.
wristletsnoun	A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.