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safe·ty
 safety
- pronunciation:
- seIf
ti
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
safeties |
| definition 1: |
the condition of being safe from danger.
- antonyms:
- danger, jeopardy, risk
- similar words:
- protection, refuge, security
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| definition 2: |
a locking mechanism, as on a gun, to prevent accidental harm or injury.
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| definition 3: |
a play in football in which the offensive team is downed behind its own goalline, thus giving two points to the opposing team.
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| definition 4: |
(slang) a condom.
- similar words:
- safe
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| related words: |
ease, guard, lock, margin |
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