hazard
Something that can hurt people or damage things.
Something that could cause harm, damage, or injury.
To risk something important, so that you might lose it or damage it.
To put something such as money, a reputation, or a life at risk of loss or harm.
To give a guess or opinion, even though you are not sure it is right.
To say something such as a guess, estimate, or opinion when you are not sure it is correct.
In golf, a part of the course like water or sand that makes the game harder and can give you a penalty.
In golf, an area such as a bunker or water feature that is intended to make play more difficult and can incur penalties.
In English billiards, a shot where a ball goes into a pocket and gives you points.
In English billiards, a stroke in which a ball is potted into a pocket, scoring points.
- Base: hazard
- Plural: hazards
- Base: hazard
- 3rd Person Singular: hazards
- Present Participle: hazarding
- Past: hazarded
at hazard
1in danger; at risk
In danger; at risk of harm or loss.
- Their whole plan was now at hazard.
- The delay put the mission at hazard.
environmental hazard
1something dangerous to the environment
Something that can harm nature, animals, or the land, air, or water.
- Improper waste disposal can create serious environmental hazards.
- The oil spill is an environmental hazard to marine life.
fire hazard
1something likely to cause fire
Something that could easily start a fire or make a fire more likely.
- Old wiring in the house can be a serious fire hazard.
- Blocking the emergency exit with boxes is a fire hazard.
hazard a guess
1to make a cautious guess
To give a guess, even though you are not sure it is right.
- If I had to hazard a guess, Id say shes in her late thirties.
- Can you hazard a guess as to why the meeting was canceled?
hazard lights
1flashing warning lights on a vehicle
The lights on a car that flash on and off to warn other drivers of danger or that the car has stopped.
- He pulled over and turned on his hazard lights.
- Use your hazard lights if your car breaks down on the highway.
health hazard
1something dangerous to health
Something that can make people sick or damage their health.
- The report says that polluted air is a major health hazard in big cities.
- Doctors warned that the chemicals could be a health hazard for children.
natural hazard
1harmful natural event
A natural event, like a flood or earthquake, that can cause damage or kill people.
- Floods and earthquakes are common natural hazards in this region.
- The map shows areas most at risk from natural hazards.
safety hazard
1something that may cause accidents
Something that can cause an accident or injury.
- Broken glass on the floor is a safety hazard.
- The inspector pointed out several safety hazards in the warehouse.
trip hazard
1object likely to make people trip
Something on the floor that people can easily catch their foot on and fall.
- Cables running across the walkway are a trip hazard.
- Please move that box; its a trip hazard in the corridor.
water hazard
1golf obstacle with water
In golf, a place with water, like a pond, that makes the game harder and can give you a penalty.
- Her shot went straight into the water hazard.
- There is a large water hazard in front of the green on the 18th hole.
occupational hazard
1risk that comes with a job
A risk, danger, or problem that is a normal part of a particular job.
- Losing your voice is an occupational hazard for singers.
- Stress is an occupational hazard for many emergency workers.
occupational hazard
2risk that comes with a job
A problem or risk that is normal for a certain kind of job.
- Back pain is an occupational hazard for many nurses.
- Getting calls at all hours is just an occupational hazard of being a doctor.