safety spot
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The action of a spotter who is focused on preventing a fall or injury, as opposed to a control spot, which is focused on helping the gymnast acquire a skill.
noun
The position of defensive safety; a position furthest from the line of scrimmage whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tackler of last resort.
Example Sentences
- "A safety spot in gymnastics is designed to prevent falling. To execute a safety spot, the instructor or spotter must first determine where the fall might occur and place himself in that position."
- "Explain the reasons for spotting and demonstrate the kinds of spotting that should be used in different situations, for example, a safety spot for a difficult skill or a control spot to aid in good technique."
- "Safety spot for skilled knee hang swing dismounts: One to two children secure the landing at stomach and back."
- "Competing for the safety spot are soph Mike Hincewicz and freshman Gary Marshall, a small player in Davis' mold at 6-0, 155 pounds."
- "But with Samari Rolle at the other corner and Blaine Bishop at the other safety spot, the team will find a combination that works."
- "According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons, listed at 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds, played at least 100 snaps at five positions — slot cornerback, edge rusher, linebacker and both safety spots — and finished with 16½ tackles for a loss, eight sacks, eight pass deflections and three interceptions."