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cuff

/kʌf/

Meanings
noun
Glove; mitten

Examples :

"My little sister wore a bright red mitten, a beautiful, warm cuff for her small hands. "
wear item

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration confessed

confessed verb

/kənˈfɛst/

To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.

"I confess to spray-painting all over that mural!"

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handcuff noun

/ˈhændˌkʌf/

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

"The police officer snapped the handcuffs together on the suspect's wrists. "

Illustration outside

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration reproach

reproach noun

/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/

A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

"My mother's gentle reproach about my messy room hinted at her disappointment. "

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playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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trousers noun

/ˈtɹaʊzəz/ /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

"The trousers need to be shortened."

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration whispering

whispering verb

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "

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handcuffs noun

/ˈhændkʌfs/

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

"The police officer placed the handcuffs on the suspect's wrists. "