hazard (Meaning)
hazard (n)
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
an obstacle on a golf course
hazard (v)
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
put at risk
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
hazard (n.)
A game of chance played with dice.
The uncertain result of throwing a die; hence, a fortuitous event; chance; accident; casualty.
Risk; danger; peril; as, he encountered the enemy at the hazard of his reputation and life.
Holing a ball, whether the object ball (winning hazard) or the player's ball (losing hazard).
Anything that is hazarded or risked, as the stakes in gaming.
To expose to the operation of chance; to put in danger of loss or injury; to venture; to risk.
To venture to incur, or bring on.
Any place into which the ball may not be safely played, such as bunkers, furze, water, sand, or other kind of bad ground.
hazard (v. i.)
To try the chance; to encounter risk or danger.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hazard
hazard Sentence Examples
- The slippery road conditions posed a significant hazard to motorists.
- The protruding nails created a safety hazard in the construction site.
- The chemical spill in the laboratory presented a severe health hazard.
- The steep cliffs along the coastline were a potential hazard for hikers.
- The electrical cords dangling from the ceiling were a fire hazard.
- The loose debris on the stairs posed a tripping hazard.
- The abandoned building was a hazard to the community, attracting vagrants and criminals.
- The extreme weather conditions created a navigation hazard for aircraft.
- The smoke from the burning factory posed a respiratory hazard to nearby residents.
- The contaminated water supply posed a health hazard, prompting authorities to issue boil-water advisories.
FAQs About the word hazard
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune, an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than an
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shield, protection, guard, ward,protection, shield, guard, ward, refuge, shelter
The slippery road conditions posed a significant hazard to motorists.
The protruding nails created a safety hazard in the construction site.
The chemical spill in the laboratory presented a severe health hazard.
The steep cliffs along the coastline were a potential hazard for hikers.
