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Noun
straitjacket
Definition: anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines; "they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket"; "the government is operating in an economic straitjacket"
straitjacket
straightjacket
Definition: 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
Definition: A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.
Verb
Definition: To put someone into a straitjacket.