hazards

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of hazard. Use this form when talking about more than one danger.

   The workers learned about the hazards on the building site.

   Wet floors and loose wires are common hazards at home.

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2. 2
   nounabbreviationellipsis

   Short way to say hazard lights. These are the flashing lights on a car that warn other drivers.

   She turned on her hazards when the car broke down on the highway.

   Put your hazards on so the other drivers can see you.

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3. 3
   verb

   Present tense of hazard used with he, she, or it. It means to take a risk or make a guess.

   She hazards a guess whenever the teacher asks a hard question.

   He never hazards his savings on risky bets.

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