cuff
Pronunciation: [kʌf]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
She rolled up her sleeves to show off the colorful cuffs of her shirt.
Example
His shirt didn't have any cuffs; it was just a simple T-shirt.
Example
Do you like the cuffs on your new jacket?
Context: “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.
Example
He cuffed his friend playfully on the shoulder after a funny joke.
Example
She didn't cuff him in anger, so the argument ended peacefully.
Example
Did you see him cuff his friend during the game?
Context: “legal”
(noun) a type of restraint used by police to secure a person's wrists together. These are used to keep someone from escaping.
Example
The officer placed the cuffs on the suspect to keep him safe.
Example
The detective chose not to use cuffs since the suspect was cooperative.
Example
Why do they need to put cuffs on someone when they are arrested?
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