Handcuff and Nail

Handcuff

Handcuff verb - To confine or restrain with or as if with chains.

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Nail and handcuff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nail" instead a verb "Handcuff".

Nearby Words: handcuffed, handcuffing

Nail verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: the very first time I tried to steal anything, I got nailed

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Handcuff and nail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handcuff" instead a verb "Nail".

Nearby Words: nailed, nailer, nailing

He picked the handcuff lock with an ordinary straight nail and then later used the handcuffs as brass knuckles against police.

Source: Handy Cuffs

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