cuff - use in sentences

Followed by a transitive particle

  • around: Phrases like ' cuff around the ear ' do not adequately express what I actually mean.

Object

  • tendon: Pain or weakness on outward or inward rotation of the arm may indicate a tear in a rotator cuff tendon.
  • tear: Complete rotator cuff tears are well seen with ultrasound.
  • sleeve: They are wearing full uniform notice the cuff sleeves and little hats.
  • muscle: This can cause damage to your rotator cuff muscles over time.
  • tube: An uncuffed tube provides a larger internal diameter compared with a cuffed tube.
  • link: The next morning Sexton Blake finds a cuff link at the crime scene.

Converse of object

  • elasticate: Tailored fit with an elasticated cuff at the bottom.
  • rib: Cut to a large but classic style with ribbed cuffs and collar, it has 2 buttons and a spare.
  • knit: The gloves are a close fit with a knitted cuff for a close fit around your wrists.

Adjective modifier

  • adjustable: Further temperature control from pull up sleeves and adjustable cuffs.
  • tight: It's not very breathable, which isn't helped by the lining or the tight cuffs.
  • double: Double cuffs and a blunder is january by the the subject had.
  • white: I love the sound of the blue satin jacket and white lace cuffs.

Noun used with modifier

  • rotator: The tendons of the rotator cuff are prone to this.
  • Velcro: A large rear zipped pocket for keys, gloves etc. Velcro cuffs on the sleeve bottom for customized fit.
  • wrist: This pink leather wrist cuffs will fit wrists measuring 5.5 to 8 inches round.
  • lace: I love the sound of the blue satin jacket and white lace cuffs.
  • ankle: Soft webbing bondage set with wrist and ankle cuffs plus long webbing tie straps.
  • leather: This pink leather wrist cuffs will fit wrists measuring 5.5 to 8 inches round.

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