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The definition of safety
4 Definitions of: safety
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- noun, the quality of being safe
- noun, freedom from danger or risk of injury
- noun, a contrivance or device designed to prevent injury
- noun, American football a)Also called: safetyman either of two players who defend the area furthest back in the field b) a play in which the offensive team causes the ball to cross its own goal line and then grounds the ball behind that line, scoring two points for the opposing team
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| Synonyms: | refuge, security, protection, safeguard, assurance, precaution, immunity, shelter, haven, cover | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | risk |
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