outman

[ out-man ]

verb (used with object)

, out·manned, out·man·ning.

1. to surpass in manpower.

outman

/ ˌaʊtˈmæn /

verb

1. to surpass in manpower
2. to surpass in manliness

Word History and Origins

Origin of outman¹

First recorded in 1685–95; out- + man

Example Sentences

Currently, the Dodgers don’t have an established everyday outfielder on their roster, with only platoon bats such as Andy Pages, Chris Taylor and James Outman under club control for next season.

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They also have Pages, Taylor and James Outman on the roster, but none of those three could cement everyday roles this year.

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James Outman will be called up if Taylor indeed lands on the IL.

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Fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder James Outman was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move.

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Outman, who opened the season as the Dodgers’ center fielder before being optioned in mid-May amid early season struggles, failed to offer much more production, going just three-for-15 in Heyward’s absence.

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