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1childproof
adjective child·proof \ˈchīl(d)-ˌprüf\
: made so that a child cannot open it
: made safe for children
Full Definition of CHILDPROOF
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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First Known Use of CHILDPROOF
1956
Rhymes with CHILDPROOF
aloof, behoof, bombproof, crushproof, disproof, fireproof, flameproof, foolproof, forehoof, germproof, greaseproof, heatproof, hip roof, leakproof, lightproof, moonroof, mothproof, pickproof, rainproof, reproof, rustproof, shadoof, shellproof, shockproof, skidproof, soundproof, stainproof, sunroof, Tartuffe, unroof, windproof, witloof
2childproof
verb
: to make (a place) safe for children
Full Definition of CHILDPROOF
transitive verb
: to make childproof <childproof a house>
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First Known Use of CHILDPROOF
1971
CHILDPROOF Defined for Kids
childproof
adjective child·proof \ˈchīld-ˌprüf\
Definition of CHILDPROOF for Kids
1
: made to prevent opening by children <a childproof bottle>
2
: made safe for children <a childproof house>
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