A kind of pump for exhausting air from a vessel or closed space; also, a pump to condense air or force it into a closed space.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dress, strong, materials, restraining, maniacs.
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Strait-jacket
A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back.
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