safety lock
AmericanEtymology
Origin of safety lock
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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In a way, made-to-measure is like the child safety lock on a car door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2024
I sometimes found the system finicky when a wire didn’t stretch quite as long as I’d like to switch from one safety lock to the next, but the peace of mind was priceless.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
Products designed by the company to enhance gun safety have also been banned, including advertisements for ZORE's gun safety lock.
From Fox News ● Jul. 6, 2020
But it’s essentially the same as the one that crashed, with a few minor alterations, including a safety lock to prevent the premature initiation of the feathering system that led to the crash.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2016
When so loaded, or supposed to be loaded, it is habitually carried locked; that is, with the safety lock turned to the "Safe."
From The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training by Olin Oglesby Ellis
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