handcuffs
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists,…A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
Значение
значений: 2(множественное число, только множественное число)A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
Handschellen, Handfesseln
нару́чникиnarúčniki
нару́чникиnarúčnyky, кайда́ниkajdány
(переносно, множественное число, только множественное число)Any abstract constraint, such as rules, regulations, or lack of resources.
They complained that their rules of engagement were handcuffs that guaranteed counterproductivity.
Переводы
языков: 9По значениям 1
По значениям 1
По значениям 1
Происхождение
1775, from hand + cuff (“end of shirtsleeve”).1775, from hand + cuff (“end of shirtsleeve”).
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Формы
мн. число: handcuffses| Ед. число | handcuffs |
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правильный