1. a pair of metal rings connected by a chain, used by police to secure a person’s wrists together
Usage: usually plural

1. to put handcuffs on someone; to restrain with handcuffs
Usage: third person singular: handcuffs

Examples

• The police officer put handcuffs on the suspect.
• She was arrested and led away in handcuffs.
• The metal handcuffs were cold against his wrists.
• They handcuffed the prisoner before transporting him to jail.
• The detective handcuffs criminals as part of his job.
• He tried to escape but the handcuffs prevented him from running.
• The officer will handcuff anyone who resists arrest.