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1. safe
adjective. ['ˈseɪf'] free from danger or the risk of harm.
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Etymology
- safe (English)
- safe (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. fail-safe
noun. ['ˈfeɪlˌseɪf'] a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction.
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3. fail-safe
adjective. ['ˈfeɪlˌseɪf'] eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction.
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5. safe-conduct
noun. a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war.
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6. safe
noun. ['ˈseɪf'] strongbox where valuables can be safely kept.
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Etymology
- safe (English)
- safe (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. safe
adjective. ['ˈseɪf'] (of an undertaking) secure from risk.
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Etymology
- safe (English)
- safe (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. safe
noun. ['ˈseɪf'] contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.
Etymology
- safe (English)
- safe (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. safe
adjective. ['ˈseɪf'] financially sound.
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- safe (English)
- safe (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. safe
noun. ['ˈseɪf'] a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests.
Etymology
- safe (English)
- safe (Middle English (1100-1500))