Definition of hazard - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
safetyobstacle causing risk in driving
- The fallen tree was a hazard on the road.
2.
dangerrisk of loss or harm
- Driving in fog is a serious hazard..
3.
sportsTECH. obstacle on a golf courseTECH.
- He hit the ball into the water hazard.
4.
billiardsTECH. UK act of potting a ball in billiardsTECH. UK
- He scored a winning hazard in the game.
5.
technologyTECH. problem in CPU microarchitecturesTECH.
- The engineer fixed the hazard in the pipeline.
6.
random wagerRare UK game of chance with diceRare UK
- They played hazard at the casino.
Verb
1.
opinionventure an opinion or guess
- I would hazard a guess that she's not coming.
2.
dangerexpose to risk or danger
- He hazarded his life to save the child.
Images of hazard
obstacle causing risk in driving 
obstacle on a golf course
Expressions with hazard
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risk of illness or injury at work
Exposure to chemicals is an occupational hazard for lab workers.
situation where protection from risk encourages risky behavior
Insurance can create a moral hazard for drivers.
make a guess without being sure
I decided to hazard a guess about the answer.
thing or situation that can cause injury or other physical harm
That loose railing is a serious safety hazard on the stairs.
cause danger or risk to someone or something
Smoking can be a hazard to your health.
situation that poses a risk of fire
The cluttered basement was considered a fire hazard by the inspector.
warning lights on a vehicle indicating a problem or emergency
He turned on the hazard lights when his car broke down on the highway..
flashing lights on a vehicle indicating a temporary stop or emergency
The driver turned on the hazard warning lights after the car broke down.
something that could potentially endanger a person's health
Smoking is considered a major health hazard.
body of water posing a risk or challenge
The construction site had a water hazard nearby.
offer an idea even if it might be wrong
May I hazard a suggestion for the project?
extra money for dangerous work conditions
The soldiers received hazard pay during the mission.
create a risk or danger to safety or health
The broken glass could pose a hazard to children.
device signaling danger or caution
The car's hazard warning device was activated during the breakdown.
in a situation with possible danger
He placed his fortune at hazard.
factor or condition that can cause harm to the natural environment
The factory's waste was labeled an environmental hazard by inspectors.
substance posing risk to health or environment
The lab has strict protocols to handle any chemical hazard.
condition or material with risk of violent sudden release of energy
The storage room posed an explosion hazard due to leaking gas cylinders.
careful study to find possible dangers in a place or activity
The company completed a hazard analysis before introducing the new chemical process.
risk that a person may receive harmful electrical shock
Wet floors near damaged wires create a serious shock hazard.
insurance protecting against risks like fire or theft
Hazard insurance is essential for businesses in high-risk areas.
agreement to cover potential risks
The company signed a contract of hazard for their new building.
Origin of hazard
Arabic, al-zahr (the dice)
Terms with hazard included in their meaning
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road hazard
thin ice on roads, hard to see
hazard
areas of water that are hazardous
hazard
thing or person likely to cause a fire
hazard
uncontrolled escape of gas from a container pipe or device
warning related
relating to a warning about a danger or hazard
golf
sand-filled hazard on a golf course
making guess
hazard a guess without full certainty
hazard
caused by or related to one's occupation
courage
brave a hazard or opposition
natural hazard
loose wet sand that sucks in anything resting on it
road hazard
transparent ice on roads, hard to see
golf
hazard area filled with sand on a golf course
medical
short period of contact with a harmful chemical, radiation, or hazard
aviation hazard
sudden strong air movement in clear sky affecting aircraft
hazard planning
estimate of likely quake harm, combining chance and expected effects
hazard
very poisonous plant with small white flowers, grows in wet places
acr: occupational hazard
danger at work that can harm health or safety
mining hazard
mixture of gases left in a mine following an explosion
hazard control
process of minimizing asbestos hazards in environments
golf
water that is not part of a water hazard
hazard
causing harm by spreading pollution or infection
water hazard
submerged log in water
environmental hazard
potentially toxic environmental contaminant
environment
person living downwind from a hazard source
Examples of hazard in a sentence
Construction debris created a hazard on the highway. Wet floors are a common hazard in kitchens. Exposure to chemicals is a health hazard. The sand trap is a common hazard on this course. Golfers must navigate various hazards to reach the green. He made a difficult hazard to win the match.
The player missed the hazard, losing his turn. The hazard was detected during the CPU's stress test. Developers are working to eliminate the hazard in the new chip design. The old tavern hosted a lively game of hazard. In medieval times, hazard was a popular pastime. He dared to hazard a prediction about the election outcome. Can you hazard a guess on the final score? She hazarded a guess during the meeting. They hazarded their reputation on the risky venture.
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- French:danger, hasarder, ...
- German:Gefahr, wagen, ...
- Italian:pericolo, azzardare, ...
- Spanish:peligro, aventurar, ...
- Portuguese:perigo, arriscar um palpite, ...
- Chinese:危险, 冒险猜测, ...
- Japanese:危険, 推測する, ...
- Arabic:خَطَر, خَمَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִכְשׁוֹל, לְהֵעֵז לְנַחֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:препятствие, предположить, ...
- Ukrainian:перешкода, висловлювати припущення, ...
- Hindi:खतरा, अनुमान लगाना, ...
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