| Main Entry: | handcuffs |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | manacles |
Synonyms: |
bracelets, braces, chains, clamps, cuffs, fetters, iron rings, shackles, snaps, wristlets |
| Main Entry: | handcuff |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | bond |
Synonyms: |
band, binding, chain, connection, cord, fastening, fetter, gunk, hobble, hookup, iron, irons, ligature, link, linkage, manacle, network, nexus, restraint, rope, shackle, stickum, tie, tie-in, wire |
| Main Entry: | handcuff |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hamper |
Synonyms: |
baffle, balk, bar, bind, block, chain, check, clog, cramp, cramp one's style, cumber, curb, drag one's feet, embarrass, encumber, entangle, fetter, foil, frustrate, get in the way, hamstring, handicap, hang up, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold up, inc |
| Main Entry: | bind |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | fasten, secure |
Synonyms: |
adhere, attach, bandage, border, chain, cinch, clamp, connect, constrict, cover, dress, edge, encase, enchain, enfetter, fetter, finish, fix, fold, furl, glue, hamper, handcuff, hem, hitch, hitch on, hobble, hook on, hook up, lace, lap, lash, leash, manacle, moor, muzzle, paste, peg down, pin, pin down, pinion, put together, restrain, restrict, rope, shackle, stick, strap, swathe, tack on, tether, tie, tie up, trammel, trim, truss, unite, wrap, yoke |
Antonyms: |
free, loose, loosen, release, set free, unbind, unfasten, untie |
| Main Entry: | bond |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | binder or fastener |
Synonyms: |
band, binding, chain, connection, cord, fastening, fetter, gunk, handcuff, hookup, irons, ligature, link, linkage, manacle, network, nexus, rope, shackle, stickum, tie, tie-in, wire |
| Main Entry: | chain |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manacle in metal |
Synonyms: |
attach, bind, confine, connect, enslave, fetter, handcuff, hold, moor, restrain, shackle, tether, tie up, trammel |
| Main Entry: | fetter |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | tie up, hold |
Synonyms: |
bind, chain, check, clog, confine, cuff, curb, drag feet, encumber, hamper, hamstring, handcuff, hang up, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold captive, leash, manacle, put straitjacket on, repress, restrain, restrict, shackle, throw monkey wrench in, trammel |
| Notes: | a manacle (handcuff shackle) comes from Latin manus 'hand'; the ankle counterpart is fetter |
Antonyms: |
free, let go, loose, loosen, release |
| Main Entry: | fetters |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | bindings; bondage |
Synonyms: |
bilboes, bonds, captivity, chains, check, cuffs, curb, handcuffs, hindrance, irons, manacles, obstruction, restraint, shackles, trammels |
| Main Entry: | iron |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | restraint made of metal |
Synonyms: |
bond, chain, cuffs, fetter, handcuffs, leg irons, manacles, shackles |
| Main Entry: | run in |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | arrest |
Synonyms: |
apprehend, bust, collar, cop, detain, handcuff, jail, nab, pick up, pinch*, pull in, put the cuffs on, take into custody, throw in jail |
Antonyms: |
exonerate, free, let go |