safety belt
noun
Simple meaning
Belt attaching you to some object as a restraint to prevent you from getting hurt.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈseɪftiˈbɛlt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
A belt or strap that attaches a person to an immovable object for safety.
A seat belt.
A life belt.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
Used this way, safety belt is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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