cuff
English → English
(clothing) Cuff: the part of a sleeve or pant leg that is folded back or forms a finished edge at the wrist or ankle
He adjusted the gold buttons on his shirt cuff before heading out to the formal gala.
(English) He adjusted the gold buttons on his shirt cuff before heading out to the formal gala.
The tailor suggested adding a cuff to the bottom of the trousers to give them a more classic look.
(English) The tailor suggested adding a cuff to the bottom of the trousers to give them a more classic look.
(law) Cuff: to put handcuffs on someone to restrict their movement
The officer had to cuff the suspect before leading him to the back of the police car.
(English) The officer had to cuff the suspect before leading him to the back of the police car.
The criminal was cuffed and escorted into the courtroom to hear his sentencing.
(English) The criminal was cuffed and escorted into the courtroom to hear his sentencing.
Entry ID: en:en:cuff · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary