child-proof

[chahyld-proof]

child·proof

[chahyld-proof]
adjective
1.
resistant to being opened, tampered with, or operated by a child: a childproof medicine bottle.
2.
made free of hazard for a child: a childproof home.
3.
made safe from damage by children: a childproof living room free of breakable objects.
verb (used with object)
4.
to make childproof: to childproof a home.

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Child-proof is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Also, child-proof.


Origin:
1955–60; child + -proof
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child-proof

verb
make safe against children; "childproof the apartment" 
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