life net
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life net
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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A daring young man, he dived for an A.M.G. life net, later sported a U.S. uniform while his old pals were marched off to jail.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the day his testimony ended, he sent one of his attorneys scuttling off to court to prepare a legal life net to jump into.
From Time Magazine Archive
"That was great, Joe!" exclaimed Benny Turton, as Joe leaped to the ground over the edge of the life net.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
Little Royal bounced like a circus baby in the life net.
From The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest Or, the Wig Wag Rescue by Garis, Lilian
The men below holding the life net under the window, saw him totter and changed their position as fast as possible in order to get under him.
From A Boy Knight by Scott, Martin Jerome
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