Head Restraint (Noun)
Meaning
A cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The head restraint on the driver's seat was adjusted to fit the driver's head comfortably.
- The car's head restraint was designed to reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a sudden stop.
- She adjusted the head restraint on her seat to get a better view of the road behind her.
- The head restraint on the passenger seat was broken, so it had to be replaced before the car could be sold.
- The new car had a head restraint that was designed to move forward in the event of a crash to cradle the head and prevent whiplash.