trail man
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trail man
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Beniers then dropped the puck to trail man Vince Dunn, who calmly slipped it back to Beniers for a one-timed shot from the right circle that Nashville goalie Juuse Saros had no chance on.
From Seattle Times
It could have been worse had Jones not made a point-bank, final minute save off trail man Nurse on what had become a 4-on-1 break off a turnover at the opposing blue line.
From Seattle Times
Trail man Bowen Byram took the drop pass and fired it past Grubauer in what looked to be a definite momentum turner.
From Seattle Times
Drew Stafford found Trouba, who was the trail man on a 3-on-2 rush, and the defenseman buried his shot just under the bar at 4:27.
From Washington Times
No power can avail, man, To drive him from the trail, man; The patent drugs for sale man, Can never cure.
From Project Gutenberg
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