cuff
Произношение: [kʌf]
Слово
Контекст: «clothing»
(noun) the part of a shirt or jacket that goes around your wrist. It’s usually made of the same material as the rest of the clothing and helps keep the sleeves in place.
Пример
She rolled up her sleeves to show off the colorful cuffs of her shirt.
Пример
His shirt didn't have any cuffs; it was just a simple T-shirt.
Пример
Do you like the cuffs on your new jacket?
Контекст: «action»
(verb) to hit someone or something lightly with an open hand. It's usually not meant to hurt, more like a playful tap or a light slap.
Пример
He cuffed his friend playfully on the shoulder after a funny joke.
Пример
She didn't cuff him in anger, so the argument ended peacefully.
Пример
Did you see him cuff his friend during the game?
Контекст: «legal»
(noun) a type of restraint used by police to secure a person's wrists together. These are used to keep someone from escaping.
Пример
The officer placed the cuffs on the suspect to keep him safe.
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The detective chose not to use cuffs since the suspect was cooperative.
Пример
Why do they need to put cuffs on someone when they are arrested?
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