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Safe Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Safe? [n] contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse [n] strongbox where valuables can be kept safe [n] a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests [adj] of an undertaking [adj] free from risk or danger; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet" [adj] in safekeeping; "your secret is safe with me" [adj] financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Safe: condom \| dependable \| fail-safe \| good \| harmless \| innocuous \| off the hook(p) \| out of danger(p) \| prophylactic \| risk-free \| riskless \| rubber \| safe and sound \| safety \| secure \| sound \| unadventurous \| unhazardous \| unhurt Related Terms \| Find terms related to Safe: See Also \| birth control device \| closet \| contraceptive \| contraceptive device \| cupboard \| deedbox \| invulnerable \| meat safe \| preventative \| preventive \| prophylactic device \| strongbox \| uninjured Safe In Webster's Dictionary \Safe\, a. [Compar. {Safer}; superl. {Safest}.] [OE. sauf, F. sauf, fr. L. salvus, akin to salus health, welfare, safety. Cf. {Salute}, {Salvation}, {Sage} a plant, {Save}, {Salvo} an exception.] 1. Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes. ``And ye dwelled safe.'' --1 Sam. xii. 11. They escaped all safe to land. --Acts xxvii. 44. Established in a safe, unenvied throne. --Milton. 2. Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc. ``The man of safe discretion.'' --Shak. The King of heaven hath doomed This place our dungeon, not our safe retreat. --Milton. 3. Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe. But Banquo's safe? Ay, my good lord, safe in a ditch he bides. --Shak. {Safe hit} (Baseball), a hit which enables the batter to get to first base even if no error is made by the other side. Syn: Secure; unendangered; sure. \Safe\, n. A place for keeping things in safety. Specifically: (a) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for containing money, valuable papers, or the like. (b) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects. \Safe\, v. t. To render safe; to make right. [Obs.] --Shak.

Safe Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Safe?

[n] contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
[n] strongbox where valuables can be kept safe
[n] a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
[adj] of an undertaking
[adj] free from risk or danger; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet"
[adj] in safekeeping; "your secret is safe with me"
[adj] financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"

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Safe In Webster's Dictionary

\Safe\, a. [Compar. {Safer}; superl. {Safest}.] [OE. sauf,
F. sauf, fr. L. salvus, akin to salus health, welfare,
safety. Cf. {Salute}, {Salvation}, {Sage} a plant, {Save},
{Salvo} an exception.]
1. Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened
   by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as,
   safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes. ``And
   ye dwelled safe.'' --1 Sam. xii. 11.

         They escaped all safe to land.        --Acts xxvii.
                                               44.

         Established in a safe, unenvied throne. --Milton.

2. Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to
   danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not
   dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc. ``The
   man of safe discretion.'' --Shak.

         The King of heaven hath doomed This place our
         dungeon, not our safe retreat.        --Milton.



3. Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure
   care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe.

         But Banquo's safe? Ay, my good lord, safe in a ditch
         he bides.                             --Shak.

{Safe hit} (Baseball), a hit which enables the batter to get
   to first base even if no error is made by the other side.



Syn: Secure; unendangered; sure.


\Safe\, n.
A place for keeping things in safety. Specifically:
(a) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of
    steel, etc., or a closet or vault of brickwork) for
    containing money, valuable papers, or the like.
(b) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing
    provisions from noxious animals or insects.


\Safe\, v. t.
To render safe; to make right. [Obs.] --Shak.

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