safety device
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- noun
- /ˈseɪfti dɪˈvaɪs/
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dispositivo de seguridad
- The severity of the whiplash simulation and the effectiveness of the safety devices were evaluated by determining neck reactions and head restraint loads.
- stair safety device
- safety device in place
- other safety devices
And she didn't accept that it was a safety device.
- And she didn't accept that it was a safety device.
Examples
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Subjects also reported installing or placing safety devices in the bathroom.
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The safety device would have prevented the fire risk.
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It's okay, the saw has a safety device.
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The watch is fitted with some kind of safety device.
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The camera neck strap isn't just a place to hang your camera but a safety device too.
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Environmental strategies initiated in subjects' homes were of two types: removal of hazards and installation of safety devices.
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Appropriate safety devices, such as inflatable armbands and rubber rings, can be used, but are not a substitute for careful supervision by a responsible adult.
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To protect themselves and their coworkers, healthcare workers should be aware of the hazards posed by needlestick injuries and should use safety devices and improved work practices.
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The roller coaster is fitted with a safety device to protect riders from falls.
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Every car must have a functional safety device to ensure the passengers' protection.
Synonyms
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2.0
A device that protects you from moving parts or sharp edges
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2.6
A part of a product that helps prevent harm to people
Antonyms
How Protective
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a piece of equipment designed to protect people' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'safety' (protection from harm) with 'device' (a piece of equipment). This noun–noun compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English compounding, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Safety device comes from the simple image of a tool put between a person and danger, like a seatbelt or airbag that stops harm. The word device means a tool and safety means keeping you safe, so the phrase means 'a piece of equipment that protects people from injury or accidents'.