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seat belt
noun
: an arrangement of straps designed to hold a person steady in a seat (as in an airplane or automobile)
Examples of seat belt in a Sentence
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The device blocked the seat belt from being used properly, according to court documents, leaving Greyson unprotected in the passenger seat during the crash.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
Tesla has recalled more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a problem with their seat belt warning systems.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Tesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a seat belt warning system that may increase the risk of an injury in a collision.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024
Under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal guidelines, vehicles are required to have audible and visual seat belt reminder signals to notify drivers that their seatbelt isn’t properly fastened.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 31 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“Seat belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seat%20belt. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
seat belt
noun
: a strap designed to hold a person in a seat (as in an automobile or airplane)
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