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
Goodson fell into his grandmother’s kitchen and his gun was found on the kitchen floor with the safety lock engaged, prosecutors said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
On Wednesday, Ford also recalled 53,103 four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles because the passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
From Reuters ● Jun. 15, 2022
And "No one shall be issued a firearm until he or she is trained in safe handling, safe use, the safety lock, and proper firing procedures."
From Fox News ● Nov. 3, 2021
Then lie inspected the polished safety lock that lay next to the plate and caressed the hard leaves of the potted palm that shadowed Mamma's place at the Christmas table.
From The Indian Lily and Other Stories by Lewisohn, Ludwig
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