positioning aid

noun

UK /pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ eɪd/

US /pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ eɪd/

A positioning aid is a thing that helps keep something in the right place.

The nurse used a positioning aid to help the patient sit up comfortably.

SYNONYMS

support stabilizer holder brace prop

RELATED WORDS

cushion wedge restraint alignment support system

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device used in photography to hold a subject or camera steady.

The photographer set up a positioning aid so the camera would not shake.

3. A tool in manufacturing that holds a part in place during assembly.

Workers use a positioning aid to keep the metal piece aligned.

4. An assistive device that helps a person maintain a safe body posture.

The therapist recommended a positioning aid for better posture at the desk.