Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In mining, one of the catches provided to hold the cage in case of a breakage of the rope by which it is suspended. See
safety-stop .
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Examples
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This is the safety-catch, which is always released
Carol Muske-Dukes: Soldier to Poet: Naming of Parts (Part III) 2010
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This is the safety-catch, which is always released
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This is the safety-catch, which is always released
The way you speak to me…. Chickenlady 2009
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Jasper clicked the safety-catch into place on the gun—steeled himself—relaxed his arms—and with an unbearable jolt hit the mat.
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware M. T. Andreson 2009
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Jasper clicked the safety-catch into place on the gun—steeled himself—relaxed his arms—and with an unbearable jolt hit the mat.
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware M. T. Andreson 2009
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Jasper clicked the safety-catch into place on the gun—steeled himself—relaxed his arms—and with an unbearable jolt hit the mat.
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware M. T. Andreson 2009
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Jasper clicked the safety-catch into place on the gun—steeled himself—relaxed his arms—and with an unbearable jolt hit the mat.
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware M. T. Andreson 2009
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He slipped the safety-catch on the rifle gently, making certain that no alien metallic sound fell on the heated and hushed air.
The Seventh Scroll Smith, Wilbur 1995
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I took it from him and checked the safety-catch and shoved the thing under the seat.
Northlight Hall, Adam, 1920- 1985
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Bryce-Whitney Monitor, 1912, automatic safety-catch, they only made a couple of hundred, how much do you think? '
Northlight Hall, Adam, 1920- 1985
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