safety bar

noun

A mechanical restraint that locks passengers securely into their seats on roller coasters, drop towers, and other fast-moving thrill rides; they usually pull down over the lap or chest and are locked into place until the ride comes to a complete stop, ensuring riders cannot be ejected from the vehicle.

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Meanings

nounsafety bar (plural safety bars)

plural safety bars

  1. A mechanical restraint that locks passengers securely into their seats on roller coasters, drop towers, and other fast-moving thrill rides; they usually pull down over the lap or chest and are locked into place until the ride comes to a complete stop, ensuring riders cannot be ejected from the vehicle.
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APA

safety bar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safety%20bar

MLA

“safety bar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safety%20bar. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “safety bar,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safety%20bar.

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