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shoulder harness

American  

noun

  1. the part of a seat belt that goes over the shoulder and diagonally across the chest.


Etymology

Origin of shoulder harness

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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The shoulder harness with the hook was his invention.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2024

On Wednesday, Mayfield acknowledged he’s wearing a shoulder harness and his comment that “it shouldn’t” be impacting his throws essentially confirmed that the injury is altering how he plays.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021

Mayfield acknowledged Wednesday that he’s been wearing a shoulder harness, which stabilizes the AC joint and gives the Browns quarterback some security in case he takes another big hit.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2021

That’s definitely there, sitting tall in the right back seat, shiny and golden, buckled in, shoulder harness and all, for safety.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 7, 2020

Mechanics rolled up their sleeves and sharpened their eyes; a broken piston, an improperly locked shoulder harness, a faulty fuel tank light, any one of these could cost lives.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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