SINCE 1828
cuff
noun (1)
\ ˈkəf
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Definition of cuff
(Entry 1 of 4)
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 plural
b
: 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
on the cuff
: without preparation : ad lib
speaking off the cuff
: on credit
transacting business on the cuff
cuff
verb (1)
cuffed;
cuffing;
cuffs
Definition of cuff (Entry 2 of 4)
cuff
verb (2)
cuffed;
cuffing;
cuffs
Definition of cuff (Entry 3 of 4)
: to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand : buffet
cuff
noun (2)Definition of cuff (Entry 4 of 4)
: a blow with the hand especially when open : slap
Other Words from cuff
Noun (1)
cuffless
\ ˈkəf-ləs
\
adjective
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adjective
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cuff
noun
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Kids Definition of cuff
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a band or turned-over piece at the end of a sleeve
2
: the turned-back hem of a pant leg
cuff
verb
cuffed;
cuffing
Kids Definition of cuff (Entry 2 of 3)
: to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand : slap
cuff
nounKids Definition of cuff (Entry 3 of 3)
cuff
noun
\ ˈkəf
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Medical 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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