belt man

noun

1. (formerly) the member of a beach life-saving team who swam out with a line attached to his belt

Example Sentences

Joe always dances last, because the Belt Man always dances last.

From New York Times

The Belt Man is something of an “über veteran.”

From New York Times

The Belt Man’s dance is like a hunting dance: searching low and high, maybe miming the loosing of an arrow.

From New York Times

He’s the Belt Man on the drum.

From New York Times

Adkins was employed as a belt man and fire boss at the mine.

From Seattle Times