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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

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The shoulder harness with the hook was his invention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2024

Eventually the officers restrain him in something called the WRAP, a device comprised of a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2022

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

Newborn Caroline’s father, Michael Homans, brought along a shoulder harness to carry the baby among the crowds if her grandfather’s shoulder got tired.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 16, 2019

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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