Phrase guide

shoulder belt

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: портупей (portupej) — A belt worn diagonally across the upper body
  • Māori: tāpeka — A belt worn diagonally across the upper body
  • Ottoman Turkish: حمایل (hamayıl) — A belt worn diagonally across the upper body
  • Ottoman Turkish: اوموز قایشی (omuz kayışı) — A belt worn diagonally across the upper body