Safety

/ˈseɪfti/

The meaning and definition of Safety, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
    “If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed.”
  2. A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.
    “Be sure that the safety is set before proceeding.”
verb
  1. To secure (a mechanical component, as in aviation) to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.
  2. To secure a firing pin, as in guns, to keep the gun from firing

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Antonyms danger

Origin

From Old French sauveté.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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