cuffs
/kʌfs/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
the ends of a shirt sleeve or pants leg, or metal rings used to hold a prisoner's hands.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you help me roll up my cuffs? They're too long.”
“The police put cuffs on the man after they caught him.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Glove; mitten
Related Words
Synonyms:
handcuffssleeve ends
Word Family:
cuffeduncuff