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Definition of cuffing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
restraintTECH. US the act of putting handcuffs on a personTECH. US
- The officer's cuffing of the suspect was quick and careful.
2.
violenceRare US the act of hitting someone with an open handRare US
- The teacher saw the cuffing and stopped the fight.
Adjective
1.
- Many people are in cuffing mode during winter.
2.
handcuffsTECH. US involving the use of handcuffsTECH. US
- The cuffing procedure was carried out by the police officer.
Expressions with cuffing
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time of year when people start romantic relationships, often in colder months
Cuffing season makes people want to find someone to date.
Origin of cuffing
English, cuff (to fold) + -ing (action)
Examples of cuffing in a sentence
The report noted the cuffing happened only after the suspect tried to flee. The argument ended with a sudden cuffing across his cheek. The referee penalized the player for cuffing an opponent in the scrum. Cuffing season brings couples together in chilly weather. He's in a cuffing mood as autumn arrives. The suspect was subjected to cuffing during the arrest.
Cuffing is a standard procedure in many police departments.
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- French:menottage, de mise en couple hivernale, ...
- German:Fesseln, Kuschelmodus, ...
- Italian:ammanettamento, da accasamento invernale, ...
- Spanish:esposamiento, estacional, ...
- Portuguese:algemagem, de relacionamentos sazonais, ...
- Chinese:上铐, 寻找伴侣的, ...
- Japanese:手錠装着, カフ, ...
- Arabic:تَكْبِيل, مرتبط بموسم الشتاء, ...
- Hebrew:אֲזִיקָה, מְחַפֵּשׂ זוּגִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:надевание наручников, сезонный поиск, ...
- Ukrainian:надягання наручників, сезонний, ...
- Hindi:हथकड़ी लगाना, रिश्तों की तलाश में, ...
Definition of cuff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingend of a shirt sleeve covering the wrist
- He adjusted the cuff of his shirt.
2.
pants legUS end of a pants leg when folded upUS
- She liked the cuffs on her jeans.
3.
securityhandcuff used for restraint
- The officer placed cuffs on the suspect.
4.
impactblow with the open hand
- He gave him a cuff on the ear.
Verb
1.
handcuff usagesecure with handcuffs
- The officer cuffed the suspect after the arrest..
2.
light hithit lightly with an open hand
- He cuffed his friend playfully on the shoulder.
3.
clothingRare furnish with cuffsRare
- She cuffed the sleeves of the jacket.
Images of cuff
end of a shirt sleeve covering the wrist 
end of a pants leg when folded up 
handcuff used for restraint
Expressions with cuff
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speak spontaneously
He often speaks off the cuff during meetings.
shirt cuff folded back and fastened with cufflinks
He wore a shirt with French cuffs to the formal event..
made without prior planning or preparation
His off-the-cuff remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.
without immediate payment
He bought the car on the cuff and will pay later.
device wrapped around arm to measure blood pressure
The nurse placed the pressure cuff on my arm.
muscles and tendons supporting shoulder joint movement
Physical therapy helped strengthen her rotator cuff.
Origin of cuff
Middle English, cuffe (glove)
Examples of cuff in a sentence
She admired the intricate design on the cuff. The cuffs on his trousers were perfectly tailored. He admired the cuffs on his new suit. The security team always carries cuffs for emergencies. Cuffs were used to restrain the unruly passenger on the flight. A sudden cuff sent the hat flying.
She received a cuff for her insolence. The detective cuffed the criminal swiftly. They had to cuff the prisoner before transporting him. She cuffed the dust off the old book. The mother gently cuffed her son's cheek. He cuffed the pants to show off his shoes. They cuffed the shirt to give it a casual look.
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- French:manchette, menotter, ...
- German:Manschette, fesseln, ...
- Italian:polsino, ammanettare, ...
- Spanish:puño, esposar, ...
- Portuguese:punho, algemar, ...
- Chinese:袖口, 铐住, ...
- Japanese:カフス, 手錠をかける, ...
- Arabic:سُوار الكُم, قَيَّدَ بِالأَصْفَاد, ...
- Hebrew:חֲפַת, לַאֲזוֹק, ...
- Russian:манжета, надеть наручники, ...
- Ukrainian:манжета, закувати в наручники, ...
- Hindi:कफ़, हथकड़ी लगाना, ...
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