Safe (Noun)
Meaning 1
Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor recommended using a safe during intercourse to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of diseases.
- He went to the pharmacy to buy a pack of safes before his trip to ensure he was prepared.
- The safe was made of thin latex and came in various sizes to fit different individuals.
- Using a safe during intercourse can significantly reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections.
- The organization distributed free safes to the local community as part of their family planning and health awareness campaign.
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Meaning 2
Strongbox where valuables can be safely kept.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family's safe was installed in the basement, filled with important documents and heirlooms.
- She kept her grandmother's diamond necklace locked in the safe, passing it down through generations.
- After the robbery, they decided to purchase a high-security safe for their jewelry store.
- The antique collector stored his most valuable items in a safe that had been in his family for years.
- In the hotel room, a small safe was provided to guests for the protection of their belongings.
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Meaning 3
A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pantry was basically just a large safe filled to capacity with every type of preserved food imaginable.
- She decided to put all their emergency supplies in the safe in the basement.
- They kept the flour and other grains in a large safe to protect them from the heat and any curious insects.
- Before the outbreak the family had built a large safe to store most of their food.
- A small safe was built into the back of the cabin to store the family's stock of dried goods.