spider strap
"Spider straps" are essential in medical emergencies for patient immobilization and are also used in various industries for securing objects.
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Definition
C1Emergency Medicine
(technical)A ten-armed system of straps used to secure a patient to a backboard for immobilization during transport.
Example
- The paramedics used spider straps to secure the accident victim to the backboard.
- Spider straps are crucial for ensuring a patient's safety during emergency transportation.
B2General
(technical)A system of connected straps designed to hold equipment or objects securely in place.
Example
- The spider strap kept the luggage firmly attached to the roof of the car.
- Workers used spider straps to secure the heavy equipment during transport.
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