handcuffed
word · lemma: handcuff
Definition
With handcuffs secured around the wrists, usually by the police to prevent someone from moving their hands freely.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adjective or past participle. Often refers to police arrests, but can be used metaphorically for feeling restricted. Common collocations: 'was handcuffed', 'got handcuffed', 'handcuffed prisoner'. Not typically used as a noun.
Spanish: esposadoPortuguese (BR): algemadoPortuguese (PT): algemadoChinese (Simplified): 戴上手铐Chinese (Traditional): 戴上手銬Hindi: हाथकड़ी लगाई हुईArabic: مقيّد بالأصفادBengali: হাতকড়া পরানোRussian: в наручникахJapanese: 手錠をかけられたVietnamese: bị còng tayKorean: 수갑이 채워진Turkish: kelepçelenmişUrdu: ہتھکڑی لگائی گئیIndonesian: diborgol
Example Sentences
Both suspects were already handcuffed when the reporters arrived.
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The man was handcuffed by the police.
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She felt scared when she was handcuffed.
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The thief was handcuffed and taken away.
basic
I can't believe I got handcuffed for jaywalking!
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He felt completely handcuffed by the new office rules.
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