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English 4 senses of the word cuff:
NOUNartifactcuff, turnupthe lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
artifactcuff, handcuff, handlock, manacleshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist
VERBcontactcuff, whomphit with the hand
contactcuff, manacle, handcuffconfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
cuff pronunciation
Soundskah'f
Rhymesaleph ... woodruff: 40 rhymes with ahf...
Englishcuff: 4 senses noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg.
Synonymturnup
Part oflegA cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg
sleeve, armThe part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
PartsfacingA lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
Narrowertrouser cuffA cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs
Broaderlap, overlapA flap that lies over another part
Spanishpuño, ruedo
Catalanpuny
Englishcuff: 4 senses noun 2, artifact
Meaningshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.
Synonymshandcuff, handlock, manacle
Broadershackle, bond, hamper, trammelA restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
Spanishesposas, manilla
Catalanmanilles
Verbscuffconfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
Englishcuff: 4 senses verb 1, contact
Meaninghit with the hand.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelThe fighter managed to cuff his opponent
Synonymwhomp
Broaderslaphit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
Spanishabofetear, dar un manotazo
Catalanbufetejar, plantofejar
Englishcuff: 4 senses verb 2, contact
MeaningConfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelThey want to cuff the prisoners
Example"The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"
Synonymsmanacle, handcuff
Broaderfetter, shackleRestrain with fetters
Spanishesposar
Catalanemmanillar
Nounscuffshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist

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