handcuffs

in Vietnamese còng tay, cùm tay

BrE /ˈhænd.kʌfz/ AmE /ˈhænd.kʌfz/

noun en → vi

1 RESTRAINTS [singular] B2

còng tay, cùm tay

metal rings joined together that are put around a person's wrists to stop them from moving their arms freely

  • wear handcuffs

Collocations police handcuffs · handcuff someone

  • The police put handcuffs on the suspect.

    Cảnh sát đã còng tay nghi phạm.

2 TOOL [singular] C1

còng tay (dụng cụ)

a tool used to fasten or secure something with a chain or strap, similar in appearance to handcuffs but not for restraining people

  • use handcuffs

Collocations handcuff lock · handcuff key

  • The security guard used handcuffs to secure the package.

    Nhân viên bảo vệ đã dùng còng tay để cố định gói hàng.