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hazard - a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" |
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jeopardy,
peril,
risk,
endangerment |
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danger a dangerous place; "He moved out of danger"
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health hazard hazard to the health of those exposed to it
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moral hazard (economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance); "insurance companies are exposed to a moral hazard if the insured party is not honest"
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occupational hazard any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury
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sword of damocles a constant and imminent peril; "the possibility hangs over their heads like the sword of Damocles"
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hazard - an obstacle on a golf course |
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obstacle an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
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golf course,
links course course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf
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sand trap,
bunker,
trap a hazard on a golf course
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water hazard hazard provided by ponds of water that the golfer must avoid
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