lap belt

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap belt]
- /læp bɛlt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lap belt]
- /læp bɛlt/

Definitions of lap belt words

noun lap belt (in a motor vehicle) a seat belt secured to the framework of a seat and fastening across the lap of a driver or a passenger. 1
noun lap belt seat belt: fastens across lap 1
noun lap belt seat belt: fastens across lap 1
noun lap belt seat belt: fastens across lap 1
noun lap belt A seat belt in vehicles that holds only near the lap; not like a sash belt which holds from waist across the body above the shoulder. 0

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Origin of lap belt

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Lap belt

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lap belt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lap belt usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lap belt

noun lap belt

seat belt — a belt or strap in an automobile, airplane, etc., fastened around or sometimes diagonally across the midsection to keep the person safely secured, as during a sudden stop.
safety belt — seat belt.

All 2 Synonyms of lap belt