håndjern — meaning in English

English meaning

• handcuff noun One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
• handcuffs noun A pair of metal restraints joined together, locked around a person's wrists.
• manacle noun A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

Senses

håndjern is used for these senses in English:

• handcuffs A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
• manacle A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

handcuff — full definition

1. noun One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
2. verb To put handcuffs on someone, or figuratively, to severely restrict someone's freedom of action.

handcuffs — full definition

1. noun A pair of metal restraints joined together, locked around a person's wrists.
2. noun Any restriction that severely limits someone's freedom of action.

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