seatbelt

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seatbelt

A child fastens her seatbelt in the back seat of the car.

Definition

Noun: A safety belt, typically found in vehicles or aircraft, designed to secure a person in their seat to prevent or reduce injury during a sudden stop, collision, or turbulence.

Usage

The word "seatbelt" is used to refer to the physical restraint system. It is commonly used with verbs like fasten, buckle, wear, unbuckle, and check. - Always ensure your seatbelt is properly fastened before the vehicle moves. - The flight attendant reminded passengers to keep their seatbelts on while seated. - It is the law to wear a seatbelt in the front and rear seats.

Examples
  • The car's warning chime sounded because the driver's seatbelt was not connected.
  • She pulled the seatbelt across her chest and clicked it into the buckle.
  • During the emergency landing, the seatbelts kept everyone securely in their seats.
  • New cars are equipped with audible reminders for unfastened seatbelts.
Advanced Usage
  • "Click it or ticket": A common public safety slogan in some regions, emphasizing the legal requirement and importance of using a seatbelt.
  • "Seatbelt syndrome": A medical term for the pattern of injuries (e.g., abdominal bruising, spinal fractures) that can be caused by a seatbelt during a high-impact collision.
Variants and Related Words
  • Safety belt: A more formal synonym for "seatbelt."
  • Harness: A more complex system of straps, often used in child safety seats, race cars, or aircraft.
  • Buckle (noun): The fastening mechanism of a seatbelt.
  • Seat belt (two words): An alternative, equally correct spelling of the noun.
Synonyms
  • Safety belt, restraint, safety harness.
Related Phrases
  • Fasten your seatbelt: The standard instruction to secure the belt.
    • Please fasten your seatbelt for takeoff.
  • Seatbelt extender: An accessory to lengthen a standard seatbelt for a more comfortable fit.
  • Seatbelt sign: The illuminated sign in an aircraft instructing passengers to remain seated with belts fastened.
seatbelt

A child fastens her seatbelt in the back seat of the car.

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

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