English dictionary
safety
nounPronunciation
ˈseɪfti
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
noun
- a score in American football; a player is tackled behind their own goal line
noun
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
noun
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
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- a safe place
noun
- the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
Example sentences
He ran to safety
insure the safety of the children
the reciprocal of safety is risk