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Safety net
01
a net used to catch acrobats who fall or jump from a high wire or trapeze in a circus performance
02
a guarantee of professional or financial security
Example
Safety nets around the trampoline help prevent accidents while jumping.
The tightrope walker performed riskily without a safety net.
The safety net around the trapeze gives when performers land, providing a cushioned landing.
Balancing on a tightrope without a safety net is impossibly risky.
The software allows users to undo their last edits, providing a safety net in case changes need to be reversed.