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
Ideally, the safety man must have the speed of a sprinter to keep up with whippet-fast backs and ends as they break for passes.
From Time Magazine Archive
To effect his touchdown against Princeton last fortnight, instead of dodging Princeton's safety man, Jack White, Kelley bowled him over with a swinging straight-arm.
From Time Magazine Archive
Since any safety man, anywhere, would much rather stop a process than authorize one, and since this particular safety man loved to throw his weight around, Kinnison was surprised that Moulton did not act instantly.
From Triplanetary by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
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