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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProtective-footwear
/prəˈtɛk.tɪv ˈfʊt.wɛər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Footwear designed and constructed to protect the wearer's feet and toes from workplace hazards such as heavy falling objects, compression, punctures, and chemical spills.
"All construction workers on the site must wear approved protective footwear at all times." - 2
Specialized shoes or boots providing defense against environmental elements or physical injuries in specific outdoor or athletic activities.
"Hiking through the rocky terrain requires sturdy protective footwear to prevent ankle sprains."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound of 'protective' (derived from the Late Latin 'protectivus', from 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front, shield') and 'footwear' (a combination of 'foot', from Proto-Germanic *fōts, and 'wear', from Proto-Germanic *warjaną). It emerged in industrial contexts during the 20th century with the rise of occupational health and safety regulations.
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chaussures de protection
Transliteration: shos-yur də prɔ.tɛk.sjɔ̃
"Le port de chaussures de protection est obligatoire sur le chantier."
Sicherheitsschuh
Transliteration: zi-shər-haits-shuː
"Auf der Baustelle ist das Tragen von Sicherheitsschuhen vorgeschrieben."
calzatura di protezione
Transliteration: kal-tsa-tu-ra di pro-tek-tjo-ne
"È obbligatorio indossare calzature di protezione in questa zona."
calzado de protección
Transliteration: kal-tha-do de pro-tek-thjon
"Los trabajadores deben usar calzado de protección en la fábrica."
calçado de proteção
Transliteration: kal-sa-du dji pro-te-sa-w
"O uso de calçado de proteção é obrigatório na obra."
सुरक्षात्मक जूते
Transliteration: surakshatmak jute
"कारखाने में काम करते समय सुरक्षात्मक जूते पहनना अनिवार्य है।"
防护鞋
Transliteration: fáng hù xié
"进入施工现场必须穿防护鞋。"
안전화
Transliteration: anjeonhwa
"작업장에서는 반드시 안전화를 착용해야 합니다."
安全靴
Transliteration: anzen-gutsu
"工事現場では安全靴の着用が義務付けられています。"
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