noun a garment shaped like a jacket with long sleeves that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
Used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone feels restricted or confined, often in a figurative sense.
Used in the context of restraining patients with severe mental illness to prevent harm to themselves or others.
Used as a prop in magic tricks or escape acts to demonstrate skill or showmanship.
Used in the context of fetish wear or BDSM practices for restraint or control purposes.
In literature, a straightjacket may be used as a metaphor to represent restrictions or limitations on creativity or expression.
Psychologists may use the term straightjacket to describe a person feeling trapped or constrained by their thoughts or behaviors.
Fashion designers may use the term straightjacket to describe a type of garment or design that restricts movement or is very form-fitting.
Actors may use straightjacket as a prop in a performance to symbolize mental health issues or confinement.
Musicians may use the term straightjacket to describe a style of music that is very rigid or constricting in its rules or conventions.