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   cuff

   /kʌf/

   noun

   • 1. the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on: "a red dress with a white lace collar and cuffs"
   • ▪ the part of a glove covering the wrist.
   • ▪ a trouser turn-up: North American "a pair of faded denims with the cuffs rolled up"
   • ▪ the top part of a boot, typically padded or turned down: "the ankle cuff provided support without restricting my movement"
   • 2. handcuffs: informal "when the cuffs went on he had braced his wrists"
   • 3. an inflatable bag wrapped round the arm when blood pressure is measured.

   verb

   • 1. secure with handcuffs: informal "the man's hands were cuffed behind his back"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a glove or mitten): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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