straightjacket

A noun referring to a restrictive garment, typically made of strong material, designed to bind a person's arms tightly against their body to restrain them, especially in psychiatric or security contexts.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un vêtement de contention, généralement en tissu résistant, conçu pour maintenir fermement les bras d'une personne contre son corps afin de l'immobiliser, notamment dans des contextes psychiatriques ou de sécurité. Il peut aussi faire référence à une contrainte physique ou mentale limitant sévèrement la liberté.

1. Restraining garment B2 formal

   A garment resembling a jacket, designed to bind the arms tightly against the body, used to restrain individuals who may be violent or pose a danger to themselves or others.

   • The patient was placed in a straightjacket to prevent self-harm.
   • In historical asylums, straightjackets were commonly used for restraint.
   • The straightjacket restricted all movement of his arms.

   🇫🇷Camisole de force

   Synonymes: camisolestraitjacket

• straightjackets plural form
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• straightjacket's possessive singular form