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Straitjacket: meaning, definitions and examples

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straitjacket

 

[ ˈstreɪtˌdʒækɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

restraint clothing

A straitjacket is a garment shaped like a jacket with long sleeves that can be fastened in the back to restrain a person's arms and body, typically used in psychiatric hospitals or prisons to prevent self-harm or escape.

Synonyms

restraint jacket, strait vest

Examples of usage

  • The patient was placed in a straitjacket to prevent them from harming themselves.
  • The criminal was restrained in a straitjacket to prevent any further violent outbursts.

Translations

Translations of the word "straitjacket" in other languages:

🇵🇹 camisa de força

🇮🇳 सीधा जैकेट

🇩🇪 Zwangsjacke

🇮🇩 jaket pelindung

🇺🇦 гамівна сорочка

🇵🇱 kaftan bezpieczeństwa

🇯🇵 拘束衣 (こうそくい)

🇫🇷 camisole de force

🇪🇸 camisa de fuerza

🇹🇷 deli gömleği

🇰🇷 구속복 (gusoekbok)

🇸🇦 قميص القوة

🇨🇿 svěrací kazajka

🇸🇰 zvieracia kazajka

🇨🇳 约束衣 (yuēshù yī)

🇸🇮 prisilni jopič

🇮🇸 þvingunarjakki

🇰🇿 қамыт күртеше

🇬🇪 საბრალოს პერანგი

🇦🇿 qəfəs jileti

🇲🇽 camisa de fuerza

Etymology

The term straitjacket originated in the early 19th century, combining the words 'strait' meaning tight or constricted, and 'jacket'. It has been used historically as a method of restraining individuals who may pose a danger to themselves or others. While controversial in its use, the straitjacket has been a symbol of mental health treatment and confinement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,360 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.