safety man
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safety man
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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"Will just put the biggest block ever on the oval, and when we talk about safety, man," Kanaan said.
From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2012
As Time described him, he could “ ‘juke’ his hips, dip his shoulder, toss his head, flutter his eyelashes, and leave a safety man twisted up like a pretzel as he cuts downfield for a pass.”
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2011
Pass defense is the crucial job for a safety man.
From Time Magazine Archive
The mainstay of that determined defense is the blitzing safety man, Francis Tobias, a native of nearby Sharon, Pa., known to his teammates as "the Wrecker."
From Time Magazine Archive
Bide back," he said, "Maister Christie—I say bide back, and consult your safety, man.
From The Fortunes of Nigel by Scott, Walter, Sir
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