'Safeguard' definitions:
Definition of 'safeguard'
(from WordNet)
noun
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" [syn: precaution, safeguard, guard]
noun
A document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war [syn: safe-conduct, safeguard]
verb
Make safe
verb
Escort safely
Definition of 'Safeguard'
From: GCIDE
- Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, n. [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]
- 1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. --Granville. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Safeguard'
From: GCIDE
- Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, v. t. To guard; to protect. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'safeguard'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- advocate,
- aegis,
- arm,
- arm guard,
- armament,
- armor,
- assurance,
- assure,
- backstop,
- bill of health,
- bless,
- bodyguard,
- buffer,
- bulwark,
- bumper,
- care for,
- champion,
- clear sailing,
- clearance,
- cloak,
- compass about,
- conserve,
- contraceptive,
- convoy,
- copyright,
- cover,
- crash helmet,
- cushion,
- dashboard,
- defence,
- defend,
- dodger,
- ensure,
- escort,
- face mask,
- fence,
- fend,
- fender,
- finger guard,
- flank,
- foot guard,
- forearming,
- forehandedness,
- foresight,
- foresightedness,
- forethought,
- forethoughtfulness,
- full pratique,
- fuse,
- gentleman-at-arms,
- goggles,
- governor,
- guarantee,
- guard,
- guard against,
- guardrail,
- guards,
- guardsman,
- hand guard,
- handrail,
- harbor,
- hard hat,
- harmlessness,
- haven,
- helmet,
- immunity,
- insulation,
- insurance,
- insure,
- interlock,
- invulnerability,
- keep,
- keep from harm,
- keep safe,
- knee guard,
- knuckle guard,
- laminated glass,
- life preserver,
- lifeline,
- lightning conductor,
- lightning rod,
- look after,
- make safe,
- mask,
- measures,
- mudguard,
- nestle,
- nose guard,
- pad,
- padding,
- palladium,
- pass,
- passport,
- patent,
- pilot,
- police,
- praetorian guard,
- pratique,
- precaution,
- precautions,
- precautiousness,
- preserve,
- preventive,
- preventive measure,
- prophylactic,
- protect,
- protection,
- protective clothing,
- protective umbrella,
- providence,
- provision,
- register,
- ride shotgun for,
- risklessness,
- safe-conduct,
- safeness,
- safety,
- safety glass,
- safety plug,
- safety rail,
- safety shoes,
- safety switch,
- safety valve,
- save,
- screen,
- seat belt,
- secure,
- security,
- shelter,
- shield,
- shin guard,
- shroud,
- steps,
- steps and measures,
- sun helmet,
- surety,
- umbrella,
- underwrite,
- visa,
- ward,
- windscreen,
- windshield,
- yeoman