English noun: cuff | |||
1. | cuff (artifact) the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg | ||
Synonyms | turnup | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lap, overlap | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | trouser cuff | ||
Part holonym | facing | ||
Part meronym | arm, leg, sleeve | ||
2. | cuff (artifact) shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs | ||
Synonyms | handcuff, handlock, manacle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bond, hamper, shackle, trammel | ||
English verb: cuff | |||
1. | cuff (contact) hit with the hand | ||
Examples | The fighter managed to cuff his opponent | ||
Synonyms | whomp | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | slap | ||
2. | cuff (contact) confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs | ||
Samples | The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime. | ||
Examples | They want to cuff the prisoners | ||
Synonyms | handcuff, manacle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fetter, shackle | ||