STRAITJACKET


Meaning of STRAITJACKET in English

n.

Variant: also straight · jack · et

Pronunciation: ' str ā t- ˌ ja-k ə t

Function: noun

Date: 1814

1 : a cover or overgarment of strong material (as canvas) used to bind the body and especially the arms closely in restraining a violent prisoner or patient

2 : something that restricts or confines like a straitjacket

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