| seat belts | Restraining belts fastened to the frame of automobiles, aircraft, or other vehicles, and strapped around the person occupying the seat in the car or plane, intended to prevent the person from being thrown forward or out of the vehicle in case of sudden deceleration. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| maternity | Motherhood. Origin: see maternal (05 Mar 2000) |
| maternity hospital | A special hospital for the care of women in childbirth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hospitals, maternity | Special hospitals which provide care to women during pregnancy and parturition. (12 Dec 1998) |