Meaning & use
cuff
To put handcuffs on someone, or to strike someone lightly with an open hand.
See it in a sentence
The officer cuffed the suspect and read him his rights.
The coach cuffed him playfully on the shoulder after the winning goal.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a cuff is the end part of a sleeve or a band worn around the wrist.
Words with a similar meaning
handcuff
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The end part of a sleeve, or a band worn around the wrist or ankle.
He rolled up his cuffs before washing the pile of dirty dishes.
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