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
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
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 Ellis, Olin Oglesby
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