Definition of safety catch Safety catch

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What does safety catch mean?

Noun
safety catch - guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
		safety lock
		safety device, safety, guard a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line

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safety catch (Noun)
A latching device that prevents accidental activation of a dangerous event, an interlock. Colloquially shortened to just a safety.