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Handcuffs
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Handcuffs
Emergency medicine A shackle consisting of an unpadded metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs; soft restraints are widely preferred
Law enforcement Restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists close together
Sexology A shackle, designed à la law enforcement which has currency as a sex toy. Law enforcement handcuffs are not interchangeable with bondage handcuffs, as they may cause compression neuropathy
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The hinged handcuffs help address both problems--the shape and size of the closure arm allows the cuffs to lock securely around wrists both larger and smaller than those intended for standard cuffs, while the heavy duty hinges do not allow the same degree of leverage to be gained by an offender.
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