HANDCUFFED Meaning and
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Handcuffed is an adjective that describes someone or something that has been restrained or restricted by using handcuffs. Handcuffs, typically made of metal, are a pair of locking devices designed to secure a person's wrists closely together. The act of handcuffing an individual entails placing these restraints around their wrists, preventing them from freely moving or using their hands.
When someone is handcuffed, they are usually under the control or authority of law enforcement officers or security personnel. Handcuffing is commonly employed in arresting and detaining individuals who are suspected of committing a crime, or in securing those who pose a threat to themselves or others. The handcuffs restrict the individual's physical ability to resist or escape, ensuring the safety of others or a smooth process of apprehension.
The term "handcuffed" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where a person feels restricted or limited in their actions or decisions. In such contexts, someone may feel metaphorically handcuffed when they are bound or confined by external factors, such as rules, regulations, responsibilities, or societal expectations. This figurative usage implies a lack of freedom or autonomy, suggesting that one's options or opportunities are restricted or confined.
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Etymology of HANDCUFFED
The word "handcuffed" originated from the combination of two separate words: "hand" and "cuff".
- "Hand" can be traced back to the Old English word "hand", which has Germanic roots. This word has remained relatively consistent throughout history, referring to the part of the human body at the end of the arm below the wrist.
- "Cuff" comes from the Middle English word "cuffe", which also has Germanic origins. It initially referred to a glove or mitten. Over time, the word started to be used specifically for a type of sleeve or a band worn around the wrist. Eventually, it acquired the meaning of "a fastening around the wrist used for restraining or confining someone".
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