Definition of "safety catch" []

• A latching device that prevents accidental activation of a dangerous event, an interlock. Colloquially shortened to just a safety. (noun)

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• "“Is the safety catch on?” demanded Dr. Templett, suddenly stepping aside."
• "Beadie's thumb released the safety catch as Sanderson's thumbs released the locks."
• "Parlabane flipped on the gun's safety catch with his thumb, placed the pistol in Beadie's right palm, closed his fingers over it, then quickly pulled the weapon away again."