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STRAITJACKETS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Straitjackets.

Straitjackets - as a noun

Anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines

Example: "They defected because russian dance was in a straitjacket"

A garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
straightjacket31

Example Sentences

"The mental patients were restrained in straitjackets."
"The doctor ordered the nurses to use straitjackets to control the violent patient."
"The use of straitjackets as a form of punishment has been widely condemned."
"The asylum was notorious for its harsh use of straitjackets."
"The invention of straitjackets revolutionized the treatment of mental illness."
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Word Game Points

Is STRAITJACKETS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, straitjackets is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRAITJACKETS has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is STRAITJACKETS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, straitjackets is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRAITJACKETS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is STRAITJACKETS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, straitjackets is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRAITJACKETS has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.

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