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handcuffs

/ˈhændkʌfs/

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

Illustration restrict

restrict verb

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/

To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine

"After suffering diahrroea, the patient was restricted to a diet of rice, cold meat, and yoghurt."

Illustration officer

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

Illustration locking

locking verb

/ˈlɒkɪŋ/

To become fastened in place.

"If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."

Illustration suspect

suspect noun

/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

"The police arrested the suspect in the school robbery. "

Illustration restrain

restrain verb

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/

To control or keep in check.

"The teacher had to restrain the students' excitement so they could listen to the instructions. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration handcuffed

handcuffed verb

/ˈhænkʌft/ /ˈhændkʌft/

To apply handcuffs to

"The police handcuffed the suspect after the chase. "

Illustration connected

connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration fastening

fastening verb

/ˈfæsnɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːsnɪŋ/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration escaping

escaping verb

/əsˈkeɪpɪŋ/

To get free; to free oneself.

"The factory was evacuated after toxic gases escaped from a pipe."

Illustration regulations

regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "