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handcuff in Portuguese

handcuff in Portuguese is algema, algemar — handcuff means one of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.

handcuff in Portuguese

algema
noun
algemar
verb
(transitive) To apply handcuffs to someone.

What does "handcuff" mean?

  1. noun One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
    "The officer slipped a handcuff onto the suspect's wrist."
  2. verb To put handcuffs on someone, or figuratively, to severely restrict someone's freedom of action.
    "Regulations have handcuffed small businesses trying to expand."
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handcuff in a sentence

  • The officer slipped a handcuff onto the suspect's wrist.
  • Regulations have handcuffed small businesses trying to expand.

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What is "handcuff" in Portuguese?

"handcuff" in Portuguese is algema, algemar. handcuff means: One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.

How do you use "handcuff" in a sentence?

Example: "The officer slipped a handcuff onto the suspect's wrist." In Portuguese, "handcuff" is algema, algemar.

Are there other ways to say "handcuff" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "handcuff": algema, algemar.

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