as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the mama cat would give her kittens a cuff with a paw whenever they played too rough
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as in bracelet
usually cuffs plural
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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as in to sock
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Recent Examples of cuff
Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The actress paired the dress with sheer black tights, strappy black high heels, multiple diamond rings and a matching diamond ear cuff on one ear.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
There was her daughter, Faith, upset and sitting in a chair with her hands cuffed behind her back.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
It’s made of super-soft, weighty organic cotton, has tubular cuffs and a wide waistband.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The actress paired the dress with sheer black tights, strappy black high heels, multiple diamond rings and a matching diamond ear cuff on one ear.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nike Club Fleece Joggers Nike’s Club Fleece Joggers are cuffed at the ankle, lined in fleece, and have three spacious pockets.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
There was her daughter, Faith, upset and sitting in a chair with her hands cuffed behind her back.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Guardians hadn’t led at the end of an inning in five days (39 innings) before Steven Kwan socked a leadoff homer on Saturday, which Vogt said released a pressure valve in the dugout.Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Bohm — who had no homers this season after hitting 20 last season — socked his first off Pirates starter Jared Jones over the outstretched glove of centerfielder Michael A. Taylor for the 1-0 lead.Dan Gelston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
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Alabama is the first team boxed out of the playoff picture, finishing the regular season at No. 11 in the CFP rankings.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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But specifically the culture of Mexican boxing and the importance of boxing to a very specific generation of Mexicans — that was a deep dive.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Trump proposed slapping a 25% tariff on imports from both Mexico and Canada, two of the United States' biggest trading partners.Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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No final decisions on either personnel or strategy on Iran have been made official yet by Trump, including whether to slap fresh sanctions on the country, pursue diplomacy or both in order to halt their nuclear program.Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Place chopped pecans on a baking sheet, and roast in preheated oven until nutty and fragrant, about 8 minutes.Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Performing in sold out stadiums and belting out some of the most iconic rock anthems with the legendary band Queen has allowed Adam Lambert to travel the world.Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pair — who sport coordinating green velvet dresses and white furs — belt out the 1984 song while moving around a set designed to look like the end of a raucous house party.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, Masvidal notoriously punched Edwards backstage at an event in London in 2019.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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With both clubs sitting on 12 points after five games, this showdown at the Westfalenstadion delivers high-stakes drama as these European giants look to punch a direct ticket to the last 16.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nobody will mind if they get smacked in the head by a selfie stick, or buzzed by a drone.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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In a battle, Swanson, 41, knocked Billy Quarantillo out cold.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The losses continued under Mancini in the autumn of 2023 until a win in a World Cup qualifier against Pakistan started an eight-game unbeaten run that lasted until South Korea knocked them out of the Asia Cup on penalties.Matt Slater, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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