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safety catch

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safety catch
n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a device to prevent the accidental operation of a mechanism, e.g. in a firearm or lift
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Noun1.safety catch - guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
safety lock
safety device, guard, safety - a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
gun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Translations
safety catch n → sicura
safety catch n → sicura


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He released the safety catch with his thumb, and operating the sliding outer barrel, ran the contents of the clip through the mechanism.
Burning Daylight by London, Jack View in context
Wishing he had a shot-gun, Sheldon dropped to the ground behind a tree, slipped a fresh clip up the hollow butt of the pistol, threw a cartridge into the chamber, shoved the safety catch into place, and reloaded the empty clip.
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