1. 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 handcuffs";
   - cuff, handlock [archaic], manacle

1. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
   "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime";
   - manacle, cuff

Derived forms: handcuffed, handcuffing, handcuffs

Type of: bond, enfetter, fetter, hamper, shackle, trammel

Encyclopedia: Handcuff