safety catch

/ˌseɪfti kɛtʃ/
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Other forms: safety catches

Definitions of safety catch
  1. noun
    guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
    synonyms: safety lock
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    type of:
    guard, safety, safety device
    a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
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