Noun
A
jacket-like
garment
with
very
long
sleeves
which
can
be
secured
in
place
,
thus
preventing
the
wearer
from
moving
his
or
her
arms
.
Often
used
in
psychiatric
hospitals
to
prevent
patients
from
injuring
themselves
or
others
.
Verb
To
put
someone
into
a
straitjacket
.