HyperDic: safety_catch

English > 1 sense of the expression safety catch:
NOUNartifactsafety catch, safety lockguard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
English > safety catch: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaningguard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired.
Synonymsafety lock
Part ofgunA weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Broaderguard, safety, safety deviceA device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Spanishfiador, seguro
Catalanfiador

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