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Handcuffs Crossword Clue

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noun

• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

• confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

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noun

• A specialized tool used to finish concrete slabs. A stiff, wooden or metal wedge or triangle, it is used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete.

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noun

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

verb

• take into custody

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• attract and fix

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times08 Mar 2020 Down 101
The Guardian Quick11 Nov 2006 Down 1
New York Times11 Oct 2004 Down 40
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