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cuffs

/kʌfs/

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noun

Examples :

"Since it was so cold, she wore thick wool cuffs to keep her hands warm while walking to school. "

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noun

The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist

Examples :

"The boy rolled up the cuffs of his shirt to cool down. "

appearance wear body part

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noun

The end of a pants leg, folded up

Examples :

"My jeans have rolled up cuffs, so they're not too long for my shoes. "

wear style item appearance

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noun

Examples :

"The police officer put the suspect in cuffs. "

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verb

To furnish with cuffs.

Examples :

"The tailor will cuffs my new suit pants this afternoon. "

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verb

Examples :

"The police had to cuffs the suspect after he resisted arrest. "

police law action

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noun

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

Examples :

"The bully gave the smaller boy a couple of rough cuffs, knocking his books to the ground. "

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verb

To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

Examples :

"The angry father, disappointed in his son's poor grades, wanted to cuff him on the head, but restrained himself. "

body action human

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verb

To fight; to scuffle; to box.

Examples :

"The kids started to cuffs on the playground after arguing over a toy. "

sport action war entertainment

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verb

Examples :

"The strong wind cuffs the small boat, making it difficult to steer. "

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noun

The scruff of the neck.

Examples :

"The mother cat gently carried her kitten by the cuffs, moving it to a safer spot in the den. "

body part anatomy