Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Handcuff — Hand cuff ( k[u^]f ), n. [AS. handcops; hand hand + cosp, cops, fetter. The second part was confused with E. cuffs,] A fastening, consisting of an iron ring around the wrist, usually connected by a chain with one on the other wrist; a manacle;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Handcuff — Hand cuff (h[a^]nd k[u^]f ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Handcuffed} ( k[u^]ft ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Handcuffing}.] To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. Hay (1754). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
handcuff — I noun bond, bridle, chain, collar, fastener, fetter, harness, manacle, manicae, padlock, pinion, shackle, trammel II verb belay, bind, bridle, chain, enchain, entrammel, fasten, fetter, gyve, hamper, hold, lash, leash, make fast, manacle, pinion … Law dictionary
handcuff — ► NOUN (handcuffs) ▪ a pair of lockable linked metal rings for securing a prisoner s wrists. ► VERB ▪ put handcuffs on … English terms dictionary
handcuff — [hand′kuf΄] n. either of a pair of connected metal rings that can be locked about the wrists, as in restraining a prisoner or fastening him to a policeman usually used in pl. vt. 1. to put handcuffs on; manacle 2. to check or hinder the… … English World dictionary
handcuff — [[t]hæ̱ndkʌf[/t]] handcuffs, handcuffing, handcuffed 1) N PLURAL: also a pair of N Handcuffs are two metal rings which are joined together and can be locked round someone s wrists, usually by the police during an arrest. He was led away to jail… … English dictionary
handcuff — UK [ˈhæn(d)ˌkʌf] / US verb [transitive] Word forms handcuff : present tense I/you/we/they handcuff he/she/it handcuffs present participle handcuffing past tense handcuffed past participle handcuffed to put handcuffs on someone … English dictionary
handcuff — n An engagement ring. I love the woman but she ll never get the handcuff on me. 1920s … Historical dictionary of American slang
Handcuff knot — Knot details name=Handcuff knot caption= names= Hobble knot type= loop strength= origin= related= Tom fool s knot, Fireman s chair knot releasing= uses= caveat= abok number= #412, #1134, #1140, #2292A handcuff knot is a knot tied in the bight… … Wikipedia
handcuff — I. noun Date: 1695 a metal fastening that can be locked around a wrist and is usually connected by a chain or bar with another such fastening usually used in plural II. transitive verb Date: 1691 1. to apply handcuffs to ; manacle 2. to hold in… … New Collegiate Dictionary
