straitjacket

Noun
US[streyt-jak-uht]/ˈstreɪtˌdʒækət/3 syllables
Synonyms: straightjacket

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines“they defected because Russian dance was in a straitjacket”“the government is operating in an economic straitjacket”Type of hindrance, hinderance
  2. a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent personSynonyms: straightjacketType of garment
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Strait-jacket \Strait"-jack`et\, n. A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back. [1913 Webster]
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