Lap Bar

Pronunciation: /læp bɑːr/

Definitions of lap bar

noun a safety device in amusement park rides that secures passengers in their seats by being lowered over their laps

Example Sentences

A1 The lap bar on the roller coaster kept me safe during the ride.

A2 Make sure to lower the lap bar securely before the ride starts.

B1 The lap bar provides an extra level of protection on thrill rides.

B2 The lap bar clicked into place, ensuring a tight fit for the duration of the roller coaster ride.

C1 The design of the lap bar has been improved over the years to enhance rider safety.

C2 Inspecting the lap bar mechanism is part of the routine maintenance checks for amusement park rides.

Examples of lap bar in a Sentence

formal The lap bar on the roller coaster ensures passengers are safely secured during the ride.

informal Make sure to pull down the lap bar tightly before the roller coaster starts moving.

slang I always feel more secure when the lap bar is locked in place on this ride.

figurative She felt like she needed a mental lap bar to hold her emotions in check during the stressful situation.

Grammatical Forms of lap bar

• plural: lap bars
• comparative: more lap bar
• superlative: most lap bar
• present tense: lap bar
• future tense: will lap bar
• perfect tense: have lap barred
• continuous tense: is lap barring
• singular: lap bar
• positive degree: lap bar
• infinitive: to lap bar
• gerund: lapping bar
• participle: lap barred

Origin and Evolution of lap bar

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'lap bar' originated from the combination of the words 'lap' and 'bar' to refer to a safety bar that goes across the lap of a person for restraint purposes.

Evolution of the word: The usage of 'lap bar' has evolved from being primarily used in the context of roller coasters and amusement park rides to also include other forms of restraint bars used in various industries for safety purposes.