safety device

Other forms: safety devices

Definitions of safety device
  1. noun
    a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
    synonyms: guard, safety
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    types:
    fender
    a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
    safety catch, safety lock
    guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
    type of:
    device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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