life net
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life net
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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
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
Just before reaching the life net, Joe straightened out and fell into the meshes feet first, bouncing out on a mat and from there bowing his thanks for the applause.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
Joe's hands slipped from the bar, his head struck it a glancing blow, and the next instant he felt himself falling head first down toward the life net.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
It was not that a fall would be dangerous if Joe missed, for the life net was below him.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
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