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handlock

The English word “handlock” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A locking mechanism that operates by hand.
  2. A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.
  3. A hold for restraining another person by immobilizing their hand.
  4. Immobilization of the hand.

verb

  1. To restrain with, or as with, a handlock.
  2. To lock by means of a handlock.
  3. To restrain by holding so as to immobilize the hand.

Etymology

From hand + lock.

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