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algema
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/alˈʒemɐ/al·ge·ma
Definition
1A restraint device, usually metallic, consisting of two rings linked by a chain or mechanism, used to secure a person's wrists or ankles.
Usage examples
“The officer put handcuffs on the detainee.”
“The handcuffs were too tight.”
Common combinations
put on handcuffsremove handcuffsplastic handcuffs