manetta — meaning in English
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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 A stretchy band worn round the wrist to stop a glove from falling off.
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
- noun One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
- verb To put handcuffs on someone, or figuratively, to severely restrict someone's freedom of action.
throttle — full definition
- noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
- verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
- verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.
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