- present tense form of handcuff (3rd person singular).
handcuffs
Example Sentences
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The department made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of the suspect in handcuffs with two officers standing nearby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Don’t doubt the sincerity of his desire to see Mr. Netanyahu in handcuffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
"I didn't destroy or break or peel anything. By the time I realized what was going on, I was being put in handcuffs."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Professional investment advisers have to wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
He didn’t know what to expect as the guard removed his handcuffs outside the meeting room and let him walk in alone.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
