A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of handcuff

plural of handcuff

One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

To apply handcuffs to / (figuratively) to restrain or restrict.

(idiomatic) Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from wanting to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee.

A Chinese finger trap.

an escape artist who specializes in escaping handcuffs / (gambling, slang) someone who only bets when they are sure they will win

(idiomatic) Golden handcuffs: any arrangement designed to provide favorable benefits or pay so as to discourage a participant from wanting to leave it.

(derogatory) digital rights management, seen as undesirably restrictive