safety belt

noun

1. seat belt.

2. a belt or strap worn as a safety precaution by a person working at a great height.

   The safety belt worn by a window washer is usually secured to each side of the window frame.

3. life belt.

safety belt

noun

1. another name for seat belt

2. a belt or strap worn by a person working at a great height and attached to a fixed object to prevent him from falling

Word History and Origins

Origin of safety belt¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Related Words

• seat belt