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seat belt
noun
: a strap on a vehicle's seat that holds a person in the seat if there is an accident
Full Definition of SEAT BELT
: an arrangement of straps designed to hold a person steady in a seat (as in an airplane or automobile)
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First Known Use of SEAT BELT
1932
SEAT BELT Defined for Kids
seat belt
noun
Definition of SEAT BELT for Kids
: a strap (as in an automobile or airplane) designed to hold a person in a seat
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