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safety belt
noun
: a belt fastening a person to an object (such as a car seat) to prevent falling or injury
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The bus actually had lap belts, but not the much safer three-point safety belts.
—Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 17 June 2024
In addition to fines, a court may also order people convicted of a first offense to attend traffic school or a program to learn the proper use of safety belts, according to California code.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment on its most recent recall over safety belts issued May 30.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 31 May 2024
More:Threat of severe weather looms for Sunday this Memorial Day weekend in Cincinnati
Troopers are also focusing on safety belt use over Memorial Day weekend as part of the interagency 6-State Trooper Project.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 25 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
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“Safety belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20belt. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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safety belt
noun
: a belt for fastening a person to an object to prevent falling or injury
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