1. The lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
   "He adjusted the cuffs of his shirt before the interview"
    
2. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
   "The police officer secured the suspect with cuffs";
   - handcuff, handlock [archaic], manacle
    
3. [N. Amer] The turned-up fold at the bottom end of a trouser leg
   "He adjusted the cuffs on his new trousers";
   - turn-up [Brit]

1. Hit with the hand
   "He cuffed the child lightly on the head";
   - whomp, womp [N. Amer, informal, rare]
    
2. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
   "The police cuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime";
   - manacle, handcuff

Derived forms: cuffs, cuffed, cuffing

Type of: bond, enfetter, fetter, hamper, lap, overlap, shackle, slap, smack, trammel

Part of: arm, leg, sleeve

Encyclopedia: Cuff, John