rijglijf

Definitions of rijglijf
  1. noun
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    synonyms: harp, keurs, keurslijf
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    types:
    handboei, handboeien
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
    handboei, handboeien
    shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
  2. noun
    a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person
    synonyms: dwangbuis, keurs, keurslijf, spanlaken, spanzeil
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    type of:
    kledingstuk
    an article of clothing
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