safety belt

/ˌseɪfti ˈbɛlt/
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Other forms: safety belts

Definitions of safety belt
  1. noun
    belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
    synonyms: life belt, safety harness
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    types:
    seat belt, seatbelt
    a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident
    type of:
    belt
    a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
    constraint, restraint
    a device that impede's something's motion
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