The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HANDCUFFS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result HANDCUFFS
- Restraining devices a new police officer shows irritation about
- 4 inch boxes for bracelets
- Worker on strike finally submits to police restraint
- Worker strikes result in restriction on movement
- Restrains manual workers holding strike
- Physically restrains workers, absorbing blow
- Restrains labourers holding strike
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The straight part
We know that "result in restriction on movement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case result in restriction on movement = handcuffs.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HANDCUFFS mean?
HANDCUFFS noun- A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
- One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.
- To apply handcuffs to
- To restrain or restrict.