safety spot noun5 •A place one goes in order to be safe, especially one to go in times of emergency.Identity "safety spots" in each room, i.e., those away from windows, heavy furniture, etc. Rehearse reaching the "safety spots" with the family. — 1992 •The position of defensive safety; a position furthest from the line of scrimmage whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tackler of last resort.Competing for the safety spot are soph Mike Hincewicz and freshman Gary Marshall, a small player in Davis' mold at 6-0, 155 pounds. — 1970 •The action of a spotter who is focused on preventing a fall or injury, as opposed to a control spot, which is focused on helping the gymnast acquire a skill.A safety spot in gymnastics is designed to prevent falling. To execute a safety spot, the instructor or spotter must first determine where the fall might occur and place himself in that position. — 1986 •A short PSA about safety.Specifically, it was suggested they air talks by police, court, hospital, and school officials and insert safety spots into daily programing as well as sponsor safe-driving contests. — 2008 •A blue dot on some flashbulbs that turns pink if there is an air leak.A blue safety spot is a visible check on the safety-to-use of every bulb; the spot automatically turns pink if a defect develops. — 1939 formssafety spots
