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cuff

UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/

Translations

cuffnoun
cuffs
pl
UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/
He adjusted the cuff of his shirt.
Он поправил манжету своей рубашки.
The police officer placed a cuff on the suspect's wrist.
Полицейский надел наручник на запястье подозреваемого.
Additional translations
подворот
отворот
Synonyms
band
edge
hem
wristband
sleeve
cuffverb
cuffed
Past Simple
cuffed
Past Participle
cuffing
Gerund
UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/
надеть наручники
The police officer had to cuff the suspect.
Полицейскому пришлось надеть наручники на подозреваемого.
He threatened to cuff him if he didn't stop talking.
Он пригрозил ударить его, если тот не перестанет говорить.
Additional translations
связать
Synonyms
whack
smite
hit
strike
slap
cuffadjective
UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something designed for or relating to a cuff (e.g., cuff link, cuff button).

Definitions

cuffnoun
The end part of a sleeve, where the material is turned back or a separate band is sewn on.
He adjusted the cuff of his shirt before putting on his jacket.
A fold or band serving as a trimming or finish for the bottom of a trouser leg.
The tailor added a cuff to the trousers to give them a more formal look.
A handcuff.
The police officer placed a cuff on the suspect's wrist.
A blow or slap delivered with the open hand.
With a quick cuff, she silenced the unruly child.
An encircling band of muscles, tendons, or other tissue surrounding and supporting a joint or organ, especially the shoulder.
The pitcher was sidelined with a torn rotator cuff.
cuffverb
To strike someone with an open hand, especially on the head.
The teacher cuffed the student lightly on the head for not paying attention.
To secure or fasten with handcuffs.
The police officer cuffed the suspect before leading him to the patrol car.
To fold or roll up the end of a garment, especially a sleeve or trouser leg.
On hot days he cuffed his jeans above his ankles.
slang To enter into or commit to a romantic relationship.
He didn't want to be cuffed during the summer.
cuffadjective
Designed for or relating to a sleeve cuff.
He bought elegant cuff links for the wedding.
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