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safety catch vs guard

guard vs safety catch

safety catch and guard both are nouns.

safety catch is not a verb while guard is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
safety catch Yes No No No
guard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, guard is a hypernym of safety catch; that is, guard is a word with a broader meaning than safety catch:
  • safety catch: guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
  • guard: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Other hypernyms of safety catch include safety, safety device.
safety catch (noun) guard (noun)
guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired a position on a basketball team
the duty of serving as a sentry
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
safety catch (verb) guard (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
protect against a challenge or attack
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
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