- present tense form of handcuff (3rd person singular).
handcuffs
Example Sentences
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He took the extra time to brush his teeth and comb his hair, before putting on his blue jumpsuit and getting ushered into a van in handcuffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
On the first day of the hearing, which is scheduled to last all week, Robinson appeared in court in handcuffs, wearing a gray suit and a dark tie.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Professional investment advisers have to wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
Hearn said he was placed in handcuffs and detained for about five hours in jail, and was not allowed to make a phone call.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Why y’all got my man in handcuffs? What did he do?”
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
