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handcuffs in German

handcuffs in German is Handschellen, Handfesseln — handcuffs means a pair of metal restraints joined together, locked around a person's wrists.

handcuffs in German

Handschellen
noun
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
Handfesseln
noun
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

What does "handcuffs" mean?

  1. noun A pair of metal restraints joined together, locked around a person's wrists.
    "The suspect was led away in handcuffs."
  2. noun Any restriction that severely limits someone's freedom of action.
    "The new rules put handcuffs on what regulators could actually do."
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handcuffs in a sentence

  • The suspect was led away in handcuffs.
  • The new rules put handcuffs on what regulators could actually do.

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What is "handcuffs" in German?

"handcuffs" in German is Handschellen, Handfesseln. handcuffs means: A pair of metal restraints joined together, locked around a person's wrists.

How do you use "handcuffs" in a sentence?

Example: "The suspect was led away in handcuffs." In German, "handcuffs" is Handschellen, Handfesseln.

Are there other ways to say "handcuffs" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "handcuffs": Handschellen, Handfesseln.

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