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childproof

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child·proof  (chldprf)
adj.
1. Designed to resist tampering by young children: a childproof aspirin bottle.
2. Made safe for young children, as by the removal or alteration of potential hazards: a childproof kitchen.
tr.v. child·proofed, child·proof·ing, child·proofs
To make childproof: childproof a house.
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Verb1.childproof - make safe against children; "childproof the apartment"
child-proof
proof - make resistant (to harm); "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
Translations
childproof [ˈtʃaɪldˌpruːf] ADJ → a prueba de niños
child-proof (door) lock → cerradura f de seguridad para niños
childproof child proof [ˈtʃaɪldpruːf] adj
childproof lock → sécurité f enfant
child psychologist n → psychologue mf pour enfants
child rearing n → éducation f des enfants
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