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Safe

A safe is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft or damage. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face removable or hinged to form a door. The body and door are usually cast from a metal such as steel.

Specifications for safes include some or all of the following parameters:

  • burglar-resistance
  • fire-resistance
  • environmental resistance (e.g. to water or dust)
  • type of lock (e.g. combination, key, time lock, electronic locking)
  • location (e.g. wall safe, floor safe)

See also

  • strongroom - a bank vault
  • safe deposit box - a lightweight safe not designed to resist violent attack

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