Cuff word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "cuff" word

[noun] the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
[noun] shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
[verb] confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs; "The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime"
[verb] hit with the hand

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\Cuff\ (k?f), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cuffed} (k?ft); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cuffing}.] [Cf. Sw. kuffa to knock, push,kufva to check, subdue, and E. cow, v. t. ] 1. To strike; esp., to smite with the palm or flat of the hand; to slap. I swear I'll cuff you, if you strike again. --Shak. They with their quills did all the hurt they could, And cuffed the tender chickens from their food. --Dryden. 2. To buffet. ``Cuffed by the gale.'' --Tennyson.
\Cuff\, v. i. To fight; to scuffle; to box. While the peers cuff to make the rabble sport. --Dryden.
\Cuff\, n. A blow; esp.,, a blow with the open hand; a box; a slap. Snatcheth his sword, and fiercely to him flies; Who well it wards, and quitten cuff with cuff. --Spenser. Many a bitter kick and cuff. --Hudibras.
\Cuff\, n. [Perh. from F. coiffe headdress, hood, or coif; as if the cuff were a cap for the hand. Cf. {Coif}.] 1. The fold at the end of a sleeve; the part of a sleeve turned back from the hand. He would visit his mistress in a morning gown, band, short cuffs, and a peaked beard. --Arbuthnot. 2. Any ornamental appendage at the wrist, whether attached to the sleeve of the garment or separate; especially, in modern times, such an appendage of starched linen, or a substitute for it of paper, or the like.

Synonyms for cuff

cuffs, handcuff, handcuff, handcuffs, handlock, manacle, manacle, turnup, whomp

Related terms: bat, bilbo, blip, blow, bond, bonds, box, box the ears, bridle, buffet, bust, camisole, chains, chop, clip, clout, collar, cuffs, cut, fetter, flap, gag, gyves, halter, hamper, handcuffs, haymaker, hit, hobbles, hopples, irons, lash, leading strings, leash, manacle, muzzle, Oregon boat, paste, pillory, poke, punch, reins, restraint, restraints, shackle, slap, slap the face, smack, sock, spank, spat, stocks, straightjacket, straitjacket, strait-waistcoat, stranglehold, strike, stripe, swack, tether, token punishment, trammel, trammels, wallop, whack, whip, whomp, yoke

The fun area, different aproach to word »cuff«

Let's analyse "cuff" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: FFUC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1090 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. ..- ..-. ..-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: cuff: 3 = 3, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: cuff: 3 + 3 + 6 + 6 = 18, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
F (2)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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