safety

Definizioni

1. Sostantivo

   The state of being safe.

   Esempi

   • If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed.
   • He reached the border and escaped to safety.
   ≠danger
2. Sostantivo

   A part on a gun or machine that stops it working by accident.

   Esempi

   • He clicked the safety off before firing.
   • Always keep the safety on until you're ready to shoot.
3. Sostantivo

   In old-fashioned use, being kept protected.

   Esempi

   • The soldiers were held for safety, then returned to their unit.
   • The hostages were finally delivered to safety after the raid.
4. Sostantivo

   In American football, a play that scores two points for the other team.

   Esempi

   • The defense scored a safety in the second quarter.
   • That safety turned the game around.
5. Sostantivo

   In American football, a defender who stands far back to stop long passes.

   Esempi

   • The safety caught the pass in the end zone.
   • He was moved from cornerback to safety.
6. Sostantivo

   In baseball, a bunt play that lets a runner score safely.

   Esempi

   • The captain called for a safety to bring in the run.
   • The team did a perfect safety in the ninth inning.
7. Sostantivo

   In snooker, a shot that leaves the opponent in a hard spot.

   Esempi

   • That was a poor safety from Higgins.
   • After thirty minutes of safety, he finally potted a red.
8. Sostantivo

   An old type of bicycle with two equal-sized wheels.

   Esempi

   • Many riders on safeties stopped there that evening.
   • Some cyclists preferred a tricycle to a safety.
9. Verbo

   To fasten a part so it cannot come loose.

   Esempi

   • The mechanic safetied the bolt with a length of wire.
   • Every fitting on the wing must be safetied before flight.
10. Verbo

    To lock a gun so it cannot fire.

    Esempi

    • He safetied the rifle before slinging it over his shoulder.
    • Always safety your weapon before cleaning it.