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Childproof

To make something childproof.

📖 Definitions of "Childproof"

verb
  1. 1

    To make something childproof.

    "I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint."

adjective
  1. 1

    Designed to be unable for a child to use, operate, or open.

    "Because of her arthritis, she always asked not to have childproof caps on her medicine bottles."

  2. 2

    Made safe for children.

    "They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam."

  3. 3

    Made safe from children; resistant to damage by children.

    "After several visits from his darling nephews, Mike's bookshelves were childproof; all breakables and valuable books had been moved out of reach."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Childproof"

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WordDefinition
latchesnounA fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
closedNot available for operation, participation, interaction, etc.
unopenableThat cannot be opened.
off-limitsNot to be entered or used; restricted.
dummy-proofverb(informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the stupidest or most careless of users.
idiotproofnounAlternative form of idiot-proof. [(informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users.]
unclosableNot closable; unable to be closed
sealedClosed by a seal.
dummyproofverbAlternative form of dummy-proof. [(informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the stupidest or most careless of users.]
unbypassableUncapable of being bypassed.
unlockableCapable of being unlocked.
barredverbPrevented, either by a physical barrier or by conditions.
unchildlikeNot childlike; inappropriate for a child to do or be
dog-proofAlternative form of dogproof. [Resistant to damage caused by dogs.]
bug-proofAlternative form of bugproof. [Resistant to insects.]
unsealableUnable to be sealed.
unreadableNot written clearly enough to be deciphered.
uninspectableNot inspectable; incapable of being inspected.
unclockable(transgender slang) Not recognizable as transgender or a drag performer; passing.
unmanipulatableNot able to be manipulated.

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