Associations to the word «Straightjacket»

Noun

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Wiktionary

STRAIGHTJACKET, noun. Misspelling of straitjacket.

Dictionary definition

STRAIGHTJACKET, noun. A garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person.

Wise words

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