handcuff

A noun referring to a restraining device, typically consisting of two metal rings joined by a chain, used by law enforcement to secure a person's wrists.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство для ограничения свободы, обычно состоящее из двух металлических колец, соединённых цепью, используемое правоохранительными органами для фиксации запястий человека.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo para restringir la libertad, generalmente formado por dos anillos metálicos unidos por una cadena, usado por las fuerzas de seguridad para inmovilizar las muñecas de una persona.frNom désignant un dispositif servant à restreindre la liberté de mouvement, généralement composé de deux anneaux métalliques reliés par une chaîne, utilisé par les forces de l'ordre pour immobiliser les poignets d'une personne.deVorrichtung zur Fesselung, meist aus zwei Metallringen, die durch eine Kette oder ein Scharnier verbunden sind und von der Polizei verwendet werden, um die Handgelenke einer Person zu fixieren.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo de contenção, geralmente formado por dois anéis metálicos ligados por uma corrente ou haste, usado por forças policiais para prender os pulsos de uma pessoa. Pode também se referir, em sentido figurado, a qualquer coisa que restrinja a liberdade.zh指用来限制人身自由的装置，通常由两个金属环和连接它们的链条组成，执法人员用它锁住人的手腕。也可泛指类似的束缚器具。arاسم يدل على قيد معدني يُوضع حول المعصمين لتقييد حركة الشخص، ويتكون عادة من حلقتين متصلتين بسلسلة أو قضيب، ويستخدمه رجال الأمن أو غيرهم. وقد يطلق مجازاً على كل ما يقي الحرية.

1. Restraint device B1 formal

   A pair of metal rings joined by a chain, used to secure a person's wrists together, typically by police.

   • The officer placed handcuffs on the suspect.
   • He was led away in handcuffs.
   • The handcuffs were too tight on his wrists.

   ruНаручникиesesposasfrmenottesdeHandschellenptAlgemaszh手铐arأصفاد

   Synonyms: braceletcuffmanacleshackle

• handcuffs plural form
• handcuffs' possessive plural form
• handcuff's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to restrain someone by locking handcuffs around their wrists, typically used in law enforcement contexts.

ruГлагол, означающий сковывать кого-либо, защёлкивая наручники на запястьях, обычно используется в контексте правоохранительных органов.esVerbo que significa sujetar a alguien colocando esposas en sus muñecas, usado generalmente en contextos policiales o de detención.frVerbe signifiant attacher quelqu'un en refermant des menottes autour de ses poignets, généralement dans un contexte policier ou d'arrestation.deJemandem Handschellen anlegen und dadurch dessen Hände fesseln; häufig im Kontext von Polizei und Strafverfolgung verwendet, auch bildlich für Fesseln oder Lahmlegen.ptVerbo que significa algemar alguém, prendendo seus pulsos com algemas; usado especialmente no contexto das forças de segurança e também em sentido figurado, de impedir ou limitar a liberdade de alguém.zh动词，指给某人戴上手铐，将其双手铐住，通常用于执法语境，引申为逮捕或束缚、制服某人。arفعل يعني تقييد شخص ما بوضع الأصفاد أو القيود على معصميه، ويُستخدم عادة في سياق إنفاذ القانون والاحتجاز.

1. Restrain physically B2 formal

   To put handcuffs on someone, typically by police or law enforcement.

   • The police officer handcuffed the suspect after the arrest.
   • They handcuffed him to the chair for questioning.
   • The prisoner was handcuffed and led away.

   ruНадеть наручникиesEsposarfrPasser les menottesdeHandschellen anlegenptAlgemarzh铐上手铐arتقييد بالكلاب

   Synonyms: cuffmanacleshackle

2. Restrict or limit C1 informal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   • The new regulations handcuffed the company's ability to expand.
   • Budget cuts handcuffed the research team's progress.
   • He felt handcuffed by the strict rules of the organization.

   ruОграничиватьeslimitar, restringirfrentraverdeEinschränkenptRestringirzh限制arتقييد الحرية

   Synonyms: bindcheckconstraincrampcurbfetterhamperimpedelimitmanaclerestrictshacklestiflestraitjackettie

   Antonyms: freeliberatereleaseunbind

• handcuffed past participle
• handcuffed past simple
• handcuffing present participle
• handcuffs third person singular