Lock and Safety

Lock

Lock noun - One that is certain to succeed.

Safety and lock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Safety" instead a noun "Lock".

Nearby Words: locked, lockup, locker, locket, lockout

Safety

Safety noun - A protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation.
Usage example: the gun couldn't be fired as long as the safety was on

Lock and safety are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lock" instead a noun "Safety".

Nearby Words: safe, safely

How words are described

old old lock old safety
good good lock good safety
physical physical lock physical safety
better better lock better safety
Other adjectives: positive, proper, actual, bad, temporary, extra, different, said.

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Prehistoric Park Then, just as Matilda is about to catch up with Nigel, the Deinosuchus lunges out of the water at Matilda, barely missing, giving Nigel enough time to reach safety and lock Matilda into a paddock.
  • Holodeck Malfunction Holodecks just aren't fun unless they periodically lock people inside and turn off safety protocols.
  • Stop, or I Will Shoot! Example: in the first game, taking a criminal to jail requires you to lock up your gun in a gun locker outside, for safety.
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