0 past simple and past participle of handcuff
1 to put handcuffs on someone:
I have seldom read a work more handcuffed by needless theoretical rigidity, or more afraid to explore the complexities of its own subject matter.
I do not see anything sacred or holy in two people being handcuffed together when they despise one another.
I was handcuffed and not allowed to lean either on the wall or on the table.
We shall find ourselves handcuffed and chained under economic and monetary union.
Several windows of the coach were kicked out and a total of six prisoners succeeded in making good their escape, although still handcuffed.
Later on the same day, when he had done further damage to his cell and had again attacked his guards, he was handcuffed.
By saying that she handcuffed herself when it came to putting responsibilities or obligations on workpeople or trade unions.
People have been handcuffed and locked in cells.
