what is a straight jacket ? i don't get it.alot of people say it.
2007-10-09 14:41:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
It is a jacket with extra long sleeves which can be secured in such a way as the person forced to wear the jacket will be unable to use his/her arms.
Usually used for mental cases who might try to harm someone or harm themselves.
2007-10-09 14:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by gwhillikers2000 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What Is A Straight Jacket
2016-10-05 07:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a straight jacket is a jacket just like it sounds but only the thing goes on backwards and instead of your zipper there would be several buckles up the middle and the sleeves are sewn shut with buckles at the end so the persons arms wearing it can be crossed in front of them and then fastened
behind them an also a crotch strap so you cant slip out the bottom usually its in use in insane asylums to keep people from hurting them self or others
2007-10-09 14:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by foxgirl103 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a straight jacket is a medical device where in the arms are put into long sleeves that are then connected behind the back. It is used to keep mental patients from hurting themselves or others. It is a form of restraint.
2007-10-09 15:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh I'm sure there are plenty of people here on the Internet who have extra straight jackets kicking around. But I don't think yours fits any more because you just don't need it. Have a glass of wine or a beer, it will do the trick. But just don't read the newspapers or listen to the news because that will get you in a frenzy for sure with all the bad news out there....
2016-03-16 00:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A straitjacket is a garment shaped like a jacket with overlong sleeves. The ends of these can be tied to the back of the wearer, so their arms are kept close to their chest with possibility of only little movement.
Straitjackets are used to restrain people who may otherwise cause harm to themselves and others.
2007-10-09 14:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by bitchy_scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is what doctors put on mentally unstable patients usually in a mental institution. The arms are completely tied down so the patient can not use his/her arms.
2007-10-09 14:51:08 · answer #7 · answered by allis0nx3babyy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is spelled "straitjacket" and strait means narrow or constrained. It is a restraining jacket.
2007-10-09 14:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
David Lee and Roland Roberts asked the same question. You should see the answers side by side.
2016-08-26 02:19:00 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋