life net
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of life net
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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A daring young man, he dived for an A.M.G. life net, later sported a U.S. uniform while his old pals were marched off to jail.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the day his testimony ended, he sent one of his attorneys scuttling off to court to prepare a legal life net to jump into.
From Time Magazine Archive
He had made a hit—a big hit, for the applause kept up after he had dropped to the life net.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
Then, as Joe dropped lightly into the life net, turning over in a succession of somersaults, the applause broke out in a roar.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
"I'd only fall into the life net if you did miss," said Joe coolly, though, for a moment, he thought there might be a hidden meaning in what his fellow-performer said.
From Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer by Barnum, Vance
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