Meanings
nounsafety stop (plural safety stops)
plural safety stops
- divingA diver's pause at a certain depth when ascending, to prevent decompression sickness.
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APA
safety stop. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safety%20stop
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“safety stop.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safety%20stop. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “safety stop,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/safety%20stop.
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