safety
/ˈseɪfti/
noun
- The state of being protected from danger, harm, or injury.
- She was worried about the safety of her children at the playground.
- The new car has many safety features like airbags and anti-lock brakes.
- The workers wore helmets for safety.
- A device or feature designed to prevent accidents or injury.
- The safety on the chainsaw prevents it from starting accidentally.
- Press the safety on the gun before storing it.
- He flipped the safety switch to turn off the power.
- A place where you are protected from danger.
- The hikers reached the safety of the cabin before the storm hit.
- The witness was moved to a place of safety.
- The animals fled to the safety of the forest.
- In American football, a defensive player who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage.
- The safety intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown.
- He plays safety for the high school football team.
- The safety made a crucial tackle on the last play.
- In baseball, a successful hit that allows the batter to reach base safely.
- The shortstop fielded the safety and threw to first.
- He has three safeties in today's game.
- The batter hit a safety to left field.