cuff

Noun
  1. The lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg (synset 103150509)
    hypernym: lap, overlap - a flap that lies over another part
    hyponym: trouser cuff - a cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs
    part holonym: facing - a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
    part meronym:
    • leg - a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg
    • arm, sleeve - the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
    synonym: turnup
  2. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist;
    Usually used in pairs (synset 103489659)
    hypernym: bond, hamper, shackle, trammel - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    synonym: handcuff, handlock, manacle
Verb
  1. Hit with the hand (synset 201419816)
    hypernym: slap - hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
    synonym: whomp
  2. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs (synset 201290804)
    "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"
    hypernym: fetter, shackle - restrain with fetters
    synonym: handcuff, manacle

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