handcuff

US /ˈhænd.kʌf/
UK /ˈhænd.kʌf/
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esposas

a pair of lockable metal rings joined by a short chain, used for securing a prisoner's wrists

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The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
La policía le puso las esposas al sospechoso.
He struggled against the tight handcuffs.
Luchó contra las esposas apretadas.
1.

esposar

put handcuffs on (someone)

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The officer proceeded to handcuff the suspect.
El oficial procedió a esposar al sospechoso.
They had to handcuff him to prevent further resistance.
Tuvieron que esposarlo para evitar más resistencia.