handcuff

About 0.11 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.
2. verb To apply handcuffs to someone.
3. verb to restrain or restrict.

   Dang, I’m handcuffed by these regulations. I’d like to help but it’d be illegal.

Similar words

manacle handlock cuff cuffs wristlet bracelets legcuff handcuff knot shackle fetterlock

Often followed by

him the me you key and on her them

Word family

handcuffed handcuffing handcuffs