📖 Definitions of "Childproof"
- 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."
- 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
Made safe for children.
"They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam."
- 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"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| latchesnoun | A 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. |
| closed | Not available for operation, participation, interaction, etc. |
| unopenable | That cannot be opened. |
| off-limits | Not to be entered or used; restricted. |
| dummy-proofverb | (informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the stupidest or most careless of users. |
| idiotproofnoun | Alternative form of idiot-proof. [(informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users.] |
| unclosable | Not closable; unable to be closed |
| sealed | Closed by a seal. |
| dummyproofverb | Alternative form of dummy-proof. [(informal, humorous) Incapable of being misused even by the stupidest or most careless of users.] |
| unbypassable | Uncapable of being bypassed. |
| unlockable | Capable of being unlocked. |
| barredverb | Prevented, either by a physical barrier or by conditions. |
| unchildlike | Not childlike; inappropriate for a child to do or be |
| dog-proof | Alternative form of dogproof. [Resistant to damage caused by dogs.] |
| bug-proof | Alternative form of bugproof. [Resistant to insects.] |
| unsealable | Unable to be sealed. |
| unreadable | Not written clearly enough to be deciphered. |
| uninspectable | Not inspectable; incapable of being inspected. |
| unclockable | (transgender slang) Not recognizable as transgender or a drag performer; passing. |
| unmanipulatable | Not able to be manipulated. |
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