Handcuffs

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounA fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

2.NounAny abstract constraint, such as rules, regulations, or lack of resources.

"They complained that their rules of engagement were handcuffs that guaranteed counterproductivity."

3.Nounplural of handcuff

4.Verbthird-person singular simple present indicative of handcuff

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