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uncuff
verb[ T ]
uk /ˌʌnˈkʌf/ us /ˌʌnˈkʌf/
to remove handcuffs (= metal or plastic rings joined by a short chain that lock around the wrists) from someone:
After the not guilty verdict, the defendant was uncuffed and allowed to go and hug his family.
He persuaded the guards to uncuff his hands.
The defendant was allowed to remain uncuffed in the courtroom during the trial.
The bailiff was instructed by the judge to uncuff the prisoner.
She found the extra set of keys and uncuffed him from the pipe.
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