Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shoulder belt

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
shoul-der -belt
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A seat belt worn over one shoulder and diagonally across the upper body (following the lower margin of the ribcage as it descends), providing restraint for the upper torso (often coupled with a lap belt which restrains the pelvic area and prevents submarining).

Inflected Forms

shoulder belts (plural)

Synonyms

crossbelt

Questions

What does shoulder belt mean?
A seat belt worn over one shoulder and diagonally across the upper body (following the lower margin of the ribcage as it descends), providing restraint for the upper torso (often coupled with a lap belt which restrains the pelvic area and prevents submarining).

How to pronounce shoulder belt

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