hazard
hazard
Definition
haz·ard (haz′ərd)
noun
- an early game of chance played with dice, from which craps is derived
- chance, or a chance occurrence
- risk; peril; danger; jeopardy
- Archaic something risked
- an obstacle on a golf course, such as a trap, bunker, or pond
- 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
- to expose to danger; chance; risk
- to attempt or venture to hazard a try
hazard
Synonyms
hazard
n.
hazard
Synonyms
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.
