straitjacket
1strait·jack·et
noun \ˈstrāt-ˌja-kət\Definition of STRAITJACKET
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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strait·jack·et also straight·jack·et \ˈstrāt-ˌja-kət\
First Known Use of STRAITJACKET
1814
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