Definition of restraint Restraint

/ɹɪstɹejˈnt/ - [ristreynt] - re•straint

We found 12 definitions of restraint from 4 different sources.

What does restraint mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: restraints
restraint - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
		constraint
		device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
		air bag a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward
		dive brake, airbrake a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
		arrester, arrester hook a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
		band a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
		brake a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
		brake a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
		brake pad one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk
		brake shoe, skid, shoe a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
		catch, stop the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
		chain a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
		holdfast, fastener, fastening, fixing restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
		gag, muzzle restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
		tether, leash, lead restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
		ignition lock, lock any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
		muzzle forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose
		safety belt, safety harness, life belt belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
		sea anchor, drogue restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
		hamper, shackle, trammel, bond a basket usually with a cover
restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"
		control the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
		leash, collar restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
		damper a depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic plans"
		bridle, curb, check the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
		immobilizing, immobilisation, immobilization the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
		confinement the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them
		containment the act of containing; keeping something from spreading; "the containment of the AIDS epidemic"; "the containment of the rebellion"
		curtailment, suppression the temporal property of being cut short
		restraint of trade any act that tends to prevent free competition in business
restraint - discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
		control
		unrestraint the quality of lacking restraint
		discipline training to improve strength or self-control
		self-restraint, temperateness exhibiting restraint imposed on the self; "an effective temperateness in debate"
		temperance, moderation the act of tempering
		inhibition (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
restraint - a rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports"
		restriction, limitation the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary); "the restriction of the infection to a focal area"
restraint - lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
		chasteness, simplicity, simpleness
		plainness the appearance of being plain and unpretentious
restraint - the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint"
		constraint
		confinement the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them

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Wiktionary

restraint (Noun)
Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.
restraint (Noun)
control or caution; reserve.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

restraint (n.)
The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental.
restraint (n.)
The state of being restrained.
restraint (n.)
That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction.