ALL meanings of safety catch
safe·ty catch
S s - noun safety catch a device used in mechanisms, as for elevators, to prevent falling in the event of mechanical failure. 1
- noun safety catch safety (def 4). 1
- countable noun safety catch The safety catch on a gun is a device that stops you firing the gun accidentally. 0
- noun safety catch a device to prevent the accidental operation of a mechanism, e.g. in a firearm or lift 0