straitjacket in German
straitjacket in German is Zwangsjacke — straitjacket means a restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.
straitjacket in German
Zwangsjacke
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.
What does "straitjacket" mean?
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noun A restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.
"The unruly patient was placed in a straitjacket."
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noun Anything that severely restricts freedom of action.
"The new regulations put local businesses in a financial straitjacket."
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verb To severely restrict or confine someone or something.
"Strict quotas straitjacketed the department's output."
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straitjacket in a sentence
- The unruly patient was placed in a straitjacket.
- The new regulations put local businesses in a financial straitjacket.
- Strict quotas straitjacketed the department's output.
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What is "straitjacket" in German?
"straitjacket" in German is Zwangsjacke. straitjacket means: A restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.
How do you use "straitjacket" in a sentence?
Example: "The unruly patient was placed in a straitjacket." In German, "straitjacket" is Zwangsjacke.
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