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cuffs

/kʌfs/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

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

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