Difference between Handcuff and Cuff

What is the difference between Handcuff and Cuff?

Handcuff as a noun is one ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair. while Cuff as a noun is the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply handcuffs to; to manacle. - Hay (1754) to restrain or restrict.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist.The end of a pants leg, folded up.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To furnish with cuffs.To handcuff.To hit, as a reproach.

We hope you now know whether to use Handcuff or Cuff in your sentence.