noun the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions.
noun a safe place.
— synonyms: refuge
noun a device designed to prevent injury or accidents.
— synonyms: guard, safety_device
noun (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely.
— synonyms: base_hit
noun contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.
— synonyms: condom, rubber, safe, prophylactic
noun a score in American football.
Examples
“If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed.”
“Be sure that the safety is set before proceeding.”
“He sacked the quarterback in the end zone for a safety.”