constraint

Noun
  1. The state of being physically constrained (synset 114022266)
    "dogs should be kept under restraint"
    is a type of: confinement - the state of being confined
    subtypes: cage - something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
    same as: restraint
  2. A device that retards something's motion (synset 104088956)
    "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
    • air bag - a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward
    • airbrake, dive brake - a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
    • arrester, arrester hook - a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
    • band - a restraint put around something to hold it together
    • brake - a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
    • brake - anything that slows or hinders a process
    • brake pad - one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk
    • brake shoe, shoe, skid - a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
    • catch, stop - a restraint that checks the motion of something
    • chain - anything that acts as a restraint
    • fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    • gag, muzzle - restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
    • lead, leash, tether - restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
    • ignition lock, lock - a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
    • muzzle - a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting
    • life belt, safety belt, safety harness - belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
    • drogue, sea anchor - restraint consisting of a canvas covered frame that floats behind a vessel; prevents drifting or maintains the heading into a wind
    • bond, hamper, shackle, trammel - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    • trammel - a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
    same as: restraint
  3. The act of constraining;
    The threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others (synset 101152116)
    is a type of: confinement, restriction - the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
    subtypes: swaddling clothes - restrictions placed on the immature

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