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restraints

/rɪˈstreɪnts/ /riˈstreɪnts/

Meanings
noun
Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

Examples :

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration restrains

restrains verb

/rɪˈstreɪnz/ /riˈstreɪnz/

To control or keep in check.

"The dog's leash restrains him from chasing squirrels in the park. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration fastens

fastens verb

/ˈfæsənz/ /ˈfæsn̩z/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration talking

talking noun

/tɑkɪŋ/ /tɔːkɪŋ/ /tɔkɪŋ/

The action of the verb talk.

"The talking was loud during the school assembly. "

Illustration ties

ties noun

/taɪz/

A knot; a fastening.

"The construction worker checked the ties that held the scaffolding together to ensure they were secure. "

Illustration restraint

restraint noun

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."

Illustration secures

secures verb

/sɪˈkjʊrz/ /səˈkjʊrz/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The fence around the playground secures the children from traffic. "

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reserve noun

/ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/

(behaviour) Restriction.

"The teacher's reserve about showing favoritism to certain students ensured fairness in the classroom. "

Illustration control

control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

Illustration caution

caution noun

/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/

Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care

"The teacher's caution about the upcoming exam helped the students prepare better. "

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exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."