Safety Catch (Noun)
Meaning
Guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rifle had a safety catch that had to be released before it could be fired.
- The pistol's safety catch was a small lever on the left side of the frame.
- The instructor checked to make sure the students' guns had their safety catches on before proceeding with the lesson.
- The gun's safety catch was engaged, so it wouldn't fire even if the trigger was pulled.
- The manufacturer had designed the safety catch to be easy to use, even for those who were new to firearms.