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safety belt
–noun
| 1. | seat belt. |
| 2. | a belt or strap worn as a safety precaution by a person working at a great height: The safety belt worn by a window washer is usually secured to each side of the window frame. |
| 3. | life belt. |
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
seat belt
–noun
| a belt or strap in an automobile, airplane, etc., fastened around or sometimes diagonally across the midsection to keep the person safely secured, as during a sudden stop. |
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| safety belt n.
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| seat belt n. A safety strap or harness designed to hold a person securely in a seat, as in a motor vehicle or aircraft. Also called safety belt. |
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