superl.
Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc. →
n.
An instrument for measuring the velocity, or indicating changes in the velocity, of a moving body or substance. →
n.
One who defends, vindicates, or espouses any cause by argument; a pleader; as, an advocate of free trade, an advocate of truth. →
v. t.
To oppose, hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command; as, an impassable river forbids the approach of the army. →