safety net
Meaning
- A large net placed horizontally beneath performing aerialists such as trapeze artists or tightrope walkers, intended to catch a performer who falls and to protect him or her from harm.
- Anything, such as a governmental program, that provides security against extreme disadvantage or misfortune.
Synonyms
life net
guard net
guard cradle
catch net
protecting net
cradle guard
protection network
jumping sheet
rescue net
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