camisole de force — meaning in English

English meaning

• straitjacket noun A restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.

Senses

camisole de force is used for these senses in English:

• straitjacket 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.
• straitjacket (literally) To put someone into a straitjacket.

straitjacket — full definition

1. noun A restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.
2. noun Anything that severely restricts freedom of action.
3. verb To severely restrict or confine someone or something.