lap belt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lap belt
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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"The child's mother also said the lap belt on the chair was much too tight," the ombudsman's report said.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
The 11-year-old Paramus student recounted being suspended by his lap belt and said he suffered a serious head injury.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2018
Ms. Berman was wearing a shoulder and lap belt, the report said.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2017
But a lap belt for the track at Mount Olympus wouldn't keep the passengers in.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jun. 18, 2014
As he unbuckles the lap belt, John Ivers chuckles.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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