B2
cuff vs handcuffs
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cuffnoun/kʌf/ | Meaning the end part of a sleeve at the wrist, or the folded edge of a trouser leg | Goes with shirt cuff | Example He checked his watch under the cuff of his shirt. |
| handcuffsnoun/ˈhænd.kʌfs/ | Meaning Two metal rings joined by a chain that police put around a prisoner’s wrists. | Goes with — | Example The officer put handcuffs on the man before taking him to the police car. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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