The Emergence Machine

Cuff

physical · Materials · Level 8 · E9

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Emergence definition

A cuff is a finished edge form at the wrist or ankle of a garment, which is a specific type of clothing that requires fabric to be created.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
cuff
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL8L7L6L5L3L2L1L0CuffClothingBodyAnimalCellMaterial… intermediate l…FormScience ConceptLifeStructureChangeMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesCuffL8FormL2Science ConceptL2MaterialL3ClothingL7E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Form L2 (requires)
    A cuff defines the finished edge form at the wrist or ankle of a garment
  • Science Concept L2 (requires)
    cuff builds on the concept of science concept
  • Material L3 (requires) mutual
    Cuff is the finished edge of a sleeve or pant leg, often folded back and sewn to provide durability and a neat appearance.
  • Clothing L7 (requires)
    A cuff is the turned-back or band at the end of a sleeve or trouser leg