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safety man

or safety·man

noun

, Football.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of safety man1

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

Quarter or safety man should play as close as he dares to, considering the possibility of quick punts.

But the safety man was facing him, ready to boot the football far down the field and out of danger.

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