constraint, n.
(constraints)
(constraints)
the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
<noun.act>
constraint
a device that retards something's motion
<noun.artifact>
constraint restraint
sample sentences
"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
semantic pointers
hyponym
air bag
airbrake, dive brake
arrester, arrester hook
band
brake
brake
brake pad
brake shoe, shoe, skid
catch, stop
chain
fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
gag, muzzle
leash, tether, lead
lock, ignition lock
muzzle
safety belt, life belt, safety harness
sea anchor, drogue
shackle, hamper, bond, trammel
trammel
hypernym
the state of being physically constrained
<noun.state>
constraint restraint
sample sentences
"dogs should be kept under restraint"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form