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Cuff
01
puño
the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back
Ejemplos
He rolled up the cuffs of his shirt before starting the manual labor, ensuring they would n't get in the way.
Se enrolló los puños de la camisa antes de comenzar el trabajo manual, asegurándose de que no estorbarían.
The elegant dress shirt featured French cuffs, which he adorned with a pair of gold cufflinks.
La elegante camisa de vestir presentaba puños franceses, que adornó con un par de gemelos de oro.
02
a metal shackle that encircles the wrist and can be locked, typically used in pairs
Ejemplos
The suspect was placed in cuffs by the officer.
Police used steel cuffs to restrain the prisoner.
to cuff
01
esposar
to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control
Transitive: to cuff sb
Ejemplos
The police officer decided to cuff the suspect to ensure safety during the arrest.
El oficial de policía decidió esposar al sospechoso para garantizar la seguridad durante el arresto.
Officers may cuff a suspect during the booking process at the police station.
Los oficiales pueden esposar a un sospechoso durante el proceso de registro en la comisaría.
02
abofetear suavemente, golpear juguetonamente
to strike someone lightly or playfully with an open hand
Transitive: to cuff a person or body part
Ejemplos
He cuffed his friend on the back of the head after the prank was revealed.
Le dio un golpe a su amigo en la parte posterior de la cabeza después de que se revelara la broma.
The coach cuffed the player on the shoulder to show his approval of the great play.
El entrenador golpeó levement al jugador en el hombro para mostrar su aprobación por la gran jugada.
