safety catch

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safety catch

(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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Noun

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

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