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    [Noun]  | "strait*jack*et" | \ ˈstrāt-ˌja-kət \


    1: a cover or overgarment of strong material (such as canvas) used to bind the body and especially the arms closely in restraining a violent prisoner or patient

    2: something that restricts or confines like a straitjacket


    Origin: 1814 ;

    [Verb]  | "straitjacket" 


    1: to confine in or as if in a straitjacket


    Origin: 1863 ;

    [Noun]  | "straitjacket" 


    1: a jacket that has long arms which can be tied together behind someone's back and that is used to control the movement (as of a violent prisoner or patient);


      * e.g., " ... The magician struggled to free his arms from the straitjacket and escape from the tank of water he was submerged in. "



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     [ "Straitjacket" ]

    1: Goes great with my white shoes.

      * e.g.,  ... He looks nice in his straitjacket, a little constrained though. 

     [ "Fit For A Straitjacket" ]

    1: A looney person, an invalid.

      * e.g.,  ... (Person) ate his own shit. Therefore, he is fit for a straitjacket. 

     [ "Mexican Straitjacket" ]

    1: When you wrap an animal (usually a cat) in a towel with just the head sticking out like a burrito

      * e.g.,  ... The cat doesn't like his Mexican straitjacket, but he can't claw me while I shove this pill down his throat. 

     [ "straitjacket feelin'" ]

    1: when you are stuck between wanting and not wanting someone in a relationship... when you are ready to just throw your hands up but cant because they are binded together for the love that you have for the person.. you all in all just dont know what to do.. an utter state of confusion in love for a person your in a relationship with..

      * e.g.,  ... Whats the matter? It's Tim. I don't know what to do sometimes. What do you mean? Have you ever had a straitjacket feelin'? Yes OMG. you just need to talk it out, thats all. 

     [ "Crotchless Straitjacket" ]

    1: A sexy piece of alternative lingerie distinct in its restriction of the arms and lack of crotch coverage. Originating in China, this unique garment is both rare and valuable.

      * e.g.,  ... Zaang bought Barbara an eighth of boomers and a crotchless straitjacket for Christmas. They both ate the boomers, Zaang had a wonderful time using the crotchless straitjacket, and hopefully Barbara will not be pressing charges. 

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