rape alarm

English

Etymology

From rape +‎ alarm. First use appears c. 1977 in the Los Angeles Times.

Noun

rape alarm (plural rape alarms)

  1. (informal, criminology) A portable alarm which, when activated, emits a shrill sound, alerting others that the user is in danger of rape or assault.
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