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English
Image:Zwangsjacke Leinen01 2002-01-09.jpg|thumb|Straitjacket (front view)

Alternative spellings
strait jacket, strait-jacket

Etymology
From strait and jacket

Noun
en-noun

1. 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.

Synonyms
Image:Zwangsjacke Leinen02 2002-01-09.jpg|thumb|Staitjacket (rear view)
strait waistcoat (dated)

Translations

French: camisole de force f
German: Zwangsjacke f
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Swedish: tvångströja c
Brazillian Portuguese: camisa de força

Category:Clothing

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