shoulder harness

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoulder harness¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The shoulder harness with the hook was his invention.

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Despite a torn labrum that required him to wear a shoulder harness, Frankland was the only offensive lineman to start all 12 games, at times enduring considerable pain.

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

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While most free-fall rides have a shoulder harness and a seatbelt, the Orlando Free Fall ride had only an over-the-shoulder harness.

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They ultimately restrained him in something called the WRAP, a device comprised of a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.

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