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cuff

/kˈʌf/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
  2. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

  1. hit with the hand
  2. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
    “The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime”

Synonyms for cuff

Words that rhyme with cuff

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