safety
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8.9
- noun
- /ˈseɪfti/
- Jargon
- Thanks to four blocked kicks, a defensive touchdown, and a safety, UCLA had a 37-7 halftime lead.
- hit a safety
Examples
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The batter hit a fly ball that allowed him to reach first base safely and earn a safety.
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I described safeties and field goals, touchdowns, and extra points.
Fiction book (1999) -
Aldon Smith is behind the play, leaving only the corners and safeties to make the tackle.
Blog text (11) -
To make room for Florence, the Lions placed safety Amari Spievey on injured reserve.
Blog text (22) -
"The challenges are just different when you get Vick," Redskins safety Reed Doughty said.
Blog text (10) -
Linebackers are rangy and athletic; fast, outstanding safeties; and corners are playing extremely well.
Blog text (19) -
Reed Doughty and Madieu Williams form the safety tandem, and Cedric Griffin is the nickel cornerback.
Blog text (20) -
During the game, the team's safety made an impressive catch that helped them secure a win.
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After the pitch, the batter dashed to second base and achieved a safety by beating the throw.
Synonyms
33
4.2
A hit that allows the batter to reach first base
13
3.3
A hit that lets the batter reach base safely, not because of an error or fielder's choice
Idioms
Compounds
30
4.0
A fireproof metal box at a bank for keeping valuable things like documents or jewelry
5
3.2
A piece of equipment that protects people from injury, like an airbag or seatbelt
- Specialized
5
3.8
Glass with a plastic layer between sheets that stops it breaking into sharp pieces
- Jargon
4
3.7
A college or university a student expects to get into because it accepts many applicants
4
3.4
A strong belt or straps that fasten around a person and attach to a safe point to stop falling
2
4.8
A United States government agency that sets rules and makes sure workplaces are safe
- Specialized
2
3.7
A part on a boiler or similar machine that automatically lets out steam when pressure gets too high
- Specialized
1
4.9
A number showing how much stronger a structure is than the weight it must carry
- Specialized
1
4.1
A small device in an electrical circuit that stops the electric current when it becomes too strong
1
4.5
A United States law that makes workplaces safer by setting safety rules and making sure employers follow them
- Neologism
1
2.7
A small metal object worn on clothing to show support for a person or group
1
4.6
A heavy fireproof curtain lowered between the stage and audience to stop a fire from spreading
- Specialized
1
4.1
How many times stronger a structure or part is than the largest force it may meet in normal use
- Jargon
1
8.4
A play where a runner on third waits for a successful bunt before running home
- Slang
1
6.5
A defensive play where a player from the back rushes the quarterback to try to tackle him
- Archaic
1
3.4
A bicycle with two equal wheels and pedals that turn the rear wheel by a chain, safer than older types
1
2.8
A thin wooden or cardboard stick that lights only when struck on the box's rough strip
- Slang
A funny phrase for rules that are too careful and stop people from having fun
- Specialized
A part that opens by itself to let out pressure and prevent an accident
- Jargon
A baseball play where a runner on third base waits for a bunt then runs home to avoid being out
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Safety in baseball is named from the same idea of being 'safe' on the field, because the hit lets the batter reach a base without being put out. So a safety is a hit that keeps the batter safe.