manetta — 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.
• throttle noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
• wristlet noun An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.

Senses

manetta is used for these senses in English:

• wristlet A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.

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.

throttle — full definition

1. noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
2. verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
3. verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.

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