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KUF/kʌf/

A cuff is the end of a sleeve around the wrist; it can also be a fold at the bottom of trousers. A sleeve is the whole arm of the garment; handcuffs are police restraints. Uniform: shirt cuffs stay buttoned for the inspection; rolling them up is not allowed.

Meaning

The end of a sleeve around the wrist; also a fold at the bottom of trousers.

Examples

• “Shirt cuffs stay buttoned for the inspection; rolling them up is not uniform.”
• “Cufflinks for the concert are kit; a rubber band round the cuff is not formal dress.”

Good to know

a cuff; cuffs. Contrast: a sleeve. Extra: trouser cuffs; handcuffs (police). Uniform / concerts. Countable. Mix-up: to cuff someone can mean to hit or to put in handcuffs.

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