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safety lock
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Word History and Origins
Origin of safety lock1
First recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences
Most of our combinations have a safety lock, and you have to know the combination to get in.
From Project Gutenberg
When so loaded, or supposed to be loaded, it is habitually carried locked; that is, with the safety lock turned to the "safe."
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At the command Pieces turn the safety lock fully to the right.
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The safety lock is said to be at the "ready" when turned to the left, and at the "safe" when turned to the right.
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When so loaded, or supposed to be loaded, it is habitually carried locked; that is, with the safety lock turned to the "Safe."
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