Seatbelt

//ˈsiːtbɛlt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of seat belt. alt-of, alternative

    "However, the challenges for the railway world are much greater than for automotive as we generally have more occupants, higher speeds, greater masses, higher energies, and an absence of seatbelts or airbags to contend with."

  2. 2
    a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
seat beltseat belt

Example

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"You have just won a prize of $5000 in a California state safety competition for proper use of your seatbelt."

Etymology

seat + belt

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