verb
uncuff
Uncuff (verb) means to take handcuffs off someone. Example: “The officer uncuffed the suspect once his identity was confirmed.”
verb
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To take handcuffs off someone.
"The officer uncuffed the suspect once his identity was confirmed."
How to use uncuff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo release someone from handcuffs.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- uncuffs
- Past tense
- uncuffed
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The officer _____ the suspect once his identity was confirmed.
Etymology
From un- + cuff, in the sense of "handcuff."
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What does “uncuff” mean?
The word “uncuff” means to take handcuffs off someone. In plain terms, to release someone from handcuffs.
How do you use “uncuff” in a sentence?
Here is “uncuff” used in a sentence: “The officer uncuffed the suspect once his identity was confirmed.”
What part of speech is “uncuff”?
“Uncuff” is a verb.
What is the meaning of uncuff?
"uncuff" (verb) means to take handcuffs off someone.
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