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straitjacket |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Strait-jacket \Strait"-jack`et\, n. A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: straitjacket n : a jacket-like garment used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person [syn: {straightjacket}]
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