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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)
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Another woman, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI by Dominguez in December 2021, also came forward to claim that while transporting her, the officer squeezed her breast under the guise of undoing her seat belt.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Both drivers were wearing their seat belts, the release said, and alcohol is believed to have contributed to the crash.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
Tesla has 104 warranty claims about the seat belt warranty issue, the documents show.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 May 2024
The software update will remove dependency on the driver seat occupancy switch from the software and only rely on driver seat belt buckle and ignition status to activate the seat belt reminder signals.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 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 16 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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