handcuff

US /ˈhænd.kʌf/
UK /ˈhænd.kʌf/
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algemas

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.
A polícia colocou as algemas no suspeito.
He struggled against the tight handcuffs.
Ele lutou contra as algemas apertadas.
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algemar

put handcuffs on (someone)

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The officer proceeded to handcuff the suspect.
O oficial procedeu a algemar o suspeito.
They had to handcuff him to prevent further resistance.
Eles tiveram que algemá-lo para evitar mais resistência.