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  1. n. A latching device that prevents accidental activation of a dangerous event, an interlock. Colloquially shortened to just a safety.

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired

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  • ““Is the safety catch on?” demanded Dr. Templett, suddenly stepping aside.”

    Overture to Death

  • “Beadie's thumb released the safety catch as Sanderson's thumbs released the locks.”

    Boiling a Frog

  • “Parlabane flipped on the gun's safety catch with his thumb, placed the pistol in Beadie's right palm, closed his fingers over it, then quickly pulled the weapon away again.”

    Boiling a Frog

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  1. safety
  1. guard
  1. safety device

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  1. safety
  1. safety-hook

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