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Definition of cuff
1 : something (such as a part of a sleeve or glove) encircling the wrist
2 : the turned-back hem of a trouser leg
3a : handcuff —usually used in pluralb : a usually wide metal band worn as a bracelet
4 : an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer
off the cuff
: without preparation : ad lib speaking off the cuff
on the cuff
: on credit transacting business on the cuff
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Origin and Etymology of cuff
Middle English coffe, cuffe mitten
Other Clothing Terms
First Known Use of cuff
1693
Other Clothing Terms
Origin and Etymology of cuff
perhaps from obsolete English, glove, from Middle English
First Known Use of cuff
1570
CUFF Defined for Kids
Definition of cuff for Students
1 : a band or turned-over piece at the end of a sleeve
2 : the turned-back hem of a pant leg
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cuff
playMedical Definition of cuff
1: an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer
2: an anatomical structure shaped like a cuff; especially : rotator cuff repair of complete shoulder cuff avulsion—Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology
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