safe

A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable enclosure used for securing valuable objects against theft or fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door. The body and door may be cast from metal (such as steel) or formed out of plastic through blow molding. Bank teller safes typically are secured to the counter, have a slit opening for dropping valuables into the safe without opening it, and a time-delay combination lock to foil thieves. One significant distinction between types of safes is whether the safe is secured to a wall or structure or if it can be moved around.

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  1. Mistergee

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  2. D

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  3. D

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  4. T

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  5. S

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  6. J

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  7. W

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  8. N

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  9. S

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  10. Dartlec

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  11. P

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  12. M

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  13. S

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  14. V

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  15. P

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  16. P

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  17. D

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  18. K

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  19. T

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  20. B

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