Definition of safty
1. safety [ n ] the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
Examples:
"insure the safety of the children"
"the reciprocal of safety is risk"
(Mr. America, 4:6...)
You should have a_couple_of training partners to stand_by when you make your first experiments , just for safety .
(Organic Gardening and Farming,...)
Good taste and versatility , plus safety from spray poisons would be enough to recommend the frequent use of such a fruit , even if its nutritional values were limited .
(Bonnie Prudden, "The Dancer and the Gymnast"...)
Even if gymnastics are not the ultimate goal , the good tumbler will be a better dancer , a better athlete , and a human_being with a greater margin of safety in any activity .
Synonyms safety Related Terms danger condition security invulnerability biosafety salvation risklessness2. safety [ n ] a safe place
Examples:
"He ran to safety"
3. safety [ n ] a device designed to prevent injury
Used in print:(Clayton C. Barbeau, The Ikon....)
Warren eased his rifle 's safety off and gently , slowly sneaked another clip of ammunition from one of the cloth bandoleers that marked the upper part of his body with an X .
Synonyms guard safety safety_device Related Terms device safety_catch fender4. safety [ n ] the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
Used in print:(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)
Keegan , a 6 - foot - 3 - inch 158 - pounder , gave_up the Orioles ' last two safeties over the final three frames , escaping a load of trouble in the ninth when the Birds threatened but failed to tally .
Synonyms safety base_hit bingle Related Terms hit homer double single triple baseball baseball5. safety [ n ] contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
Synonyms rubber safety safe prophylactic condom Related Terms contraceptive6. safety [ n ] a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
Synonyms safety Related Terms score American_footballSimilar Spelling
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