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childproof

2 entries found.
  1. 1childproof (adjective)
  2. 2childproof (transitive verb)

Main Entry:
1child·proof Listen to the pronunciation of 1childproof
Pronunciation:
\ˈchīl(d)-ˌprüf\
Function:
adjective
Date:
1956
1 : designed to prevent tampering or opening by children <childproof pill bottles> 2 : made safe for children (as by safe storage of dangerous materials) <a childproof home>
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