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childproof en · ADJ

Etymology

Etymology tree English child English proof English -proof English childproof From child + -proof.

Meanings

  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.

Forms

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most childproof Degree=Sup lexicographic
more childproof Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

childsafe

childproof en · VERB

Etymology

Etymology tree English child English proof English -proof English childproof From child + -proof.

Meanings

  1. To make something childproof (in any sense).
    • I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint.

Forms

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childproofed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
childproofed Tense=Past lexicographic
childproofing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
childproofs Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Deriveds

childproofer