safety
/ˈseɪfti/noun2 syllables
Safety means: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.
Synonyms for safety8
noun, as in contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
noun, as in a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
noun, as in a safe place
noun, as in (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
Opposites of safety
What does safety mean?6
noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
a safe place“He ran to safety”
(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions“insure the safety of the children”
a score in American football; a player is tackled behind their own goal line
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Safety in a sentence
- Moreover, for your safety, we advise use of a substitute email address.fcbond
- For the safety of our children, please do not enter porn sites.unknown
- The lake was ringed by a fence, apparently for health and safety reasons.LittleBoy
- For your own safety, never ride in a car with a drunk driver.CK
- For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance.unknown
- I have to say, his safety plan is well thought-out.pne
- For safety purposes, remove the plastic casing before use.speedwell
- If you don't have a safety pin, a straight pin will have to do.sharptoothed
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of safety
as a noun
- plural
- safeties