Cuff
01
manschett, uppslag
the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back
Exempel
The tailor measured the length of his trousers carefully, making sure the cuffs would fall just right over his shoes.
Skräddaren mätte noggrant längden på sina byxor och säkerställde att manschetterna skulle falla precis över hans skor.
02
a metal shackle that encircles the wrist and can be locked, typically used in pairs
Exempel
The cuffs clicked shut around their wrists.
to cuff
01
handboja, sätta handbojor på
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
Exempel
The protocol is to cuff any potentially dangerous individuals to maintain control during an arrest.
Protokollet är att handboja eventuella potentiellt farliga individer för att behålla kontrollen under en arrest.
02
slå lätt, slå lekfullt
to strike someone lightly or playfully with an open hand
Transitive: to cuff a person or body part
Exempel
A loud smack echoed as he cuffed the boy across the back of the head, warning him to be quiet.
En hög smäll ekade när han daskade pojken i bakhuvudet och varnade honom för att vara tyst.
