Definition of straightjacket Straightjacket

straight•jack•et

We found 3 definitions of straightjacket from 3 different sources.

What does straightjacket mean?

Noun
straightjacket - 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
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straightjacket
A garment shaped like a jacket with overlong sleeves that can be tied to the back the wearer to restrain him or her.

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straightjacket, verb, present, 1st person singular of straightjacket (infinitive).
straightjacket, verb (infinitive).
straightjacket, noun, singular of straightjackets.