straitjacket

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strait·jack·et

noun

Definition of STRAITJACKET

: a cover or garment of strong material (as canvas) used to bind the body and especially the arms closely in restraining a violent prisoner or patient

Variants of STRAITJACKET

strait·jack·et or straight·jack·et \ˈstrāt-ˌjak-ət\

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