hand
cuff
Plural
handcuffs
1
a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners
- The police officer placed the suspect's hands in handcuffs after arresting him.
- He felt the cold metal of the handcuffs tighten around his wrists as he was led to the police car.
- The detective carried a set of handcuffs in case they needed to restrain a dangerous suspect.
- The suspect was led into the courtroom with his hands shackled in handcuffs.
- She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect.