Word Finder - hazard

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The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss.

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He encountered the enemy at the hazard of his reputation and life.

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An obstacle or other feature which causes risk or danger; originally in sports, and now applied more generally.

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The video game involves guiding a character on a skateboard past all kinds of hazards.

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(in driving a vehicle) An obstacle or other feature that presents a risk or danger that justifies the driver in taking action to avoid it.

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A sand or water obstacle on a golf course.

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The act of potting a ball, whether the object ball (winning hazard) or the player's ball (losing hazard).

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A game of chance played with dice, usually for monetary stakes; popular mainly from 14th c. to 19th c.

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Chance.

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Anything that is hazarded or risked, such as a stake in gambling.

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The side of the court into which the ball is served.

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A problem with the instruction pipeline in CPU microarchitectures when the next instruction cannot execute in the following clock cycle, potentially leading to incorrect results.

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To expose to chance; to take a risk.

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To risk (something); to venture, to incur, or bring on.

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I'll hazard a guess.

We may find a fair parallel by imagining two plays drawn at hazard from the works of the great tragic writers.

She stopped a dozen meters before the edge of the forest, wondering if there was any sort of hazard in being so close to whatever it was causing the lake to be green in the first place.

So do I. For me, it's a professional hazard.

Fire hazard is incr easing in some areas where there is insufficient heather burning.

Nourisson has treated of his doctrine of fate (De la liberte et du hazard, Paris, 1870).

It is not edible and provides a choking hazard.

You don't want to risk a choking hazard.

The presence of unexploded cluster bombs is a particular hazard for children.

An absence of hoar frost in many areas left many drivers unaware of the hazard.

The proposed disbandment of the army in February 1647 would have placed the soldiers entirely in the power of the parliament; while the negotiations of the king, first with the Scots and then with the parliament, appeared to hazard, all the fruits of victory.

This can include removing mold or algae from paving that might otherwise be a hazard, causing injury through slipping, or to remove extreme dirt from a vehicle that has been used off-road.

You want to avoid storing them in high temperatures or humid conditions, as this can ruin the fireworks or even cause a fire hazard.

The ornaments can be a hazard because they are so tempting just hanging there.

You can read the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's release regarding the stipulations and safety issues of crystalline silica at the official OEHHA site.

It is important that flooring does not warp or buckle as this can be annoying as well as a potential health hazard as small children and anyone who is infirm may trip on uneven floors.

If there is an accident that results in some kind of spill or leak, biofuels would present much less of a health and environmental hazard.

Materials - while many materials can be used to make your own compost bin, be watchful for materials that may be a hazard.

Proper recycling of e-wasteremoves this hazard, while creatinganother market for recycled products.

The lamp may not be able to safely function with a higher wattage bulb, causing a potential fire hazard.

Just be sure to locate your lamps near an outlet, so that the cords are not a hazard.

Another idea is to divide a bedroom that two older children share (small beads could be a health hazard for toddlers).

In your living room, look for ways to inject style without creating a hazard zone for your kids.

Unlike some online stores, this is an actual brick-and-mortar store located in Hazard, Kentucky.

If you choose to use candles, make sure they are placed inside hurricanes so the flame does not cause a safety hazard.

The hurricanes are definitely necessary if the event is held outdoors because without the hurricane, the wind may blow the candle out or cause a fire safety hazard.

Loose collars are too easy for an excited dog to slip out of, while tighter collars are more uncomfortable and present a potential choking hazard.

Inspect the toys daily for signs of wear that might present a hazard to your pet, and replace as needed.

It's important to choose the correct size, as bones that are too small can pose a choking hazard and ones that are too large can be difficult for your pet to enjoy.

A loose squeaker unit is a choking hazard.

The toy should not be easily destroyed or have parts that might come loose and present a choking hazard.

Do not add any buttons or beads for facial features to avoid a choking hazard.

You don't want them to get stuck in your pet's mouth and cause a choking hazard.

The best way to keep your puppy safe is to remove any potential hazard from the area where she will be and keep her under supervision.

Do not feed the dog in a moving car because this is a choking hazard.

If you plan to put your fireplace on an existing patio, make sure it is far enough away from your home, your plants and other garden structures so stray sparks won't cause a fire hazard.

Cords can be a safety hazard for young children if you like to leave the blinds pulled to the top of the window.

Installing baffles can also keep insulation away from any electrical fixtures, but be sure you keep the baffle several inches away from anything electrical as well to avoid a fire hazard.

Loose insulation can be especially dangerous as it can drift toward recessed lighting fixtures and create a fire hazard.

Trim shrubbery from around the area and clear away debris, like dead wood, leaves and stumps that may be a hazard.

There's some debate about whether it constitutes a health hazard, but in most insulation applications fiberglass is contained under a safe covering to keep it away from circulating air.

Use special consideration when choosing a location for ceiling-mounted heaters because, if they are installed in a high-traffic area, they could become a hazard for hitting your head.

While they do add extra cooking convenience, they can pose a safety hazard in homes with children or during a party.

A kitchen island floats out in the center of your kitchen and can become a hazard if not placed properly.

Mood rings should only be given to children over three years of age because the small parts present a choking hazard.

One thing you need to pay close attention to when selecting a child's jewelry box is any possible choking hazard warnings.

Systemic fungal infections also are a major hazard with long-term exposure.

The battery pack of a hybrid since it is located in the back of the vehicle can be potential shock hazard as well as a hazardous material problem.

This could be when there is less than 500 feet between aircraft, or when a flight crew member reports a collision hazard.

Fire is also a hazard when the outer layer of the wire is damaged.

Wet leaves can create a hazard for pedestrians in the fall by making sidewalks slippery.