handcuffing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing someone's wrists with a pair of handcuffs.

  - "The police handcuffed the suspect."
  - "After the robbery, the culprits were handcuffed and taken to the station."

• Noun

  A pair of metal restraints consisting of two connected wristbands with a locking mechanism.

  - "The detective showed the handcuffs to the suspect."
  - "The handcuff keys were kept in a safe place."

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Synonyms

manacle

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Rhymes

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cuffing , roughing , toughing , puffing

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Variants

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handcuff , handcuffed , handcuffing , handcuffs

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Etymology

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The term 'handcuffing' originated from the Old English word 'hands' meaning hand and 'cuppa' meaning a cup or hollow vessel. Handcuffs were originally made from two hollow metal cups that were clamped around the wrists and locked together.

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Trivia

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1. Handcuffs were first patented in 1840 by Elias Chubb.

2. Handcuffs come in various sizes to fit different wrist sizes.

3. Handcuffs can also be used to secure ankles with ankle cuffs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrest: The legal process by which an individual is detained and taken into custody by law enforcement officers.

2. Police: A law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law.

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Culture

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Handcuffing is a symbol of law enforcement and is often used in literature, art, and music to represent arrest or detention. In popular culture, handcuffs have become a common prop in crime dramas and action movies.

How to Memorize "handcuffing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a police officer putting handcuffs on a suspect.
   - Visualize the shape and size of a handcuff.
   - Imagine the locking mechanism of a handcuff.

2. associate
   

   - Associate handcuffs with the police.
   - Associate handcuffs with arrests and detention.
   - Associate handcuffs with criminals and lawbreakers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember HANDS: Handcuffing And Noticing Suspects

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