NSW Opportunity Class
Restraint
noun/ri-STRAYNT/
The act of holding yourself back and staying calm instead of doing something rash.
In contextThe seatbelt acts as a restraint that keeps you safe in the car.
Remember it
'Restraint' holds a 'strain' inside it, like a rope straining to hold something back.
Use it well
'Show restraint' means resist reacting; a 'restraint' can also be a device that holds.