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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 | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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