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hazard Definition

haz·ard (hazərd)

noun

  1. an early game of chance played with dice, from which craps is derived
  2. chance, or a chance occurrence
    1. risk; peril; danger; jeopardy
    2. Archaic something risked
  3. an obstacle on a golf course, such as a trap, bunker, or pond
  4. Court Tennis any of the three openings on the side (hazard side) of the court in which service is received

Etymology: ME < OFr hasard, game of dice, adventure < ? Ar az-zahr, for Egypt colloq. Ar al-zahr, dice

transitive verb

  1. to expose to danger; chance; risk
  2. to attempt or venture to hazard a try
hazard Synonyms

hazard

n.

  1. Danger

    risk, peril, jeopardy; see danger.

  2. Luck

    chance, possibility, accident; see risk 2, uncertainty 3, venture. See syn. study at danger.

hazard Synonyms

hazard

v.

hazard Usage Examples

Object

  • guess: I'll hazard a guess that the answer is no.

Converse of object

  • pose: All floors and finishes so affected will pose some hazard to the floor user.
  • choke: It is not edible and provides a choking hazard.
  • associate: The associated hazards would make any RPA or safety officer's hair turn gray at the thought of them.
  • identify: Are you unsure whether you have identified the hazards involved in your work?
  • constitute: Official studies have consistently shown that the vast majority of human remains do not constitute a health hazard.

Adjective modifier

  • occupational: Occupational Hazards in the Flower Industry Meantime, with the scent of Spring in the air, we turn our thoughts to nurseries.
  • potential: You'll be amazed at what potential hazards you will find.
  • volcanic: This site also provides a series of links focusing on tsunamis and volcanic hazards.
  • seismic: The maps provided are the best available estimates of seismic hazards in Lebanon and are recommended for use in risk assessment.
  • moral: In other words, moral hazard should not reach unacceptable levels.
  • radiological: Plymouth City Council produces and tests the off-site emergency arrangements in response to a radiological hazard extending beyond the Devonport site.

Modifies a noun

  • perception: Shoppers were also invited to take part in a hazard perception test.
  • warning: A general explanation of the meaning of hazard warning labels is given below.
  • ratio: Hazard ratios were calculated using Cox proportional hazards models that adjusted for potential confounders.
  • identification: As a further aid to hazard identification, the following are worth considering.

Noun used with modifier

  • earthquake: Earthquake hazard maps like this are more often expressed in terms of ground acceleration.
  • avalanche: TERRAIN On most hills in Britain, avalanche hazard can be avoided completely by sensible choice of route.
  • radiation: There are two types of potential hazard posed by the use of DU: a chemical toxicity hazard and a radiation hazard.
  • fire: The vehicle also includes a display of common fire hazards within the home.

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