strait-jacket

Noun

Meaning

A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

strait jacket

Examples

What we need is imagination, but imagination in a terrible strait-jacket. Richard Feynman

Close letter words and terms

Strait of Tiran strait-handed strait-handedness strait-laced strait-lacedly strait-lacedness