FAIL-SAFE
(noun, adj.sat)
There are 3 meanings of the word
Fail-Safe.
Definitions
Fail-Safe - as a noun
A mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction
Fail-Safe - as an adjective satellite
Guaranteed not to fail
Example: "A fail-safe recipe for cheese souffle"
Eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction
Example: "A fail-safe device in a nuclear weapon to deactivate it automatically in the event of accident"
Example Sentences
"The fail-safe on the machine ensured that it would shut down if there was any overheating."
"It is important to have fail-safes in place to prevent any potential accidents."
"The fail-safe mechanism automatically activated when the power went out."
"The technicians tested the fail-safe system multiple times to ensure its reliability."
"The fail-safe feature of the software prevented any data loss during the system crash."
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Is FAIL-SAFE a valid Scrabble word?
No, fail-safe is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is FAIL-SAFE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, fail-safe is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordFAIL-SAFE is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is FAIL-SAFE a valid WordFeud word?
No, fail-safe is NOT valid for WordFeud
Invalid WordFAIL-SAFE is not a valid WordFeud word.
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