constraint

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noun

1. the state of being physically constrained
- dogs should be kept under restraint
• Syn:
restraint
• Derivationally related forms:
restrain (for: restraint)
• Hypernyms:
confinement
• Hyponyms:
cage
2. a device that retards something's motion
- the car did not have proper restraints fitted
• Syn:
restraint
• Hypernyms:
device
• Hyponyms:
air bag, airbrake, dive brake, arrester, arrester hook,
band, brake, brake pad, brake shoe, shoe, skid,
catch, stop, chain, fastener, fastening, holdfast,
fixing, gag, muzzle, leash, tether, lead,
lock, ignition lock, safety belt, life belt, safety harness, sea anchor,
drogue, shackle, bond, hamper, trammel
3. the act of constraining;
the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
• Hypernyms:
restriction, confinement
• Hyponyms:
swaddling clothes