Meaning of safety spot | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. A place one goes in order to be safe, especially one to go in times of emergency.
4. A short PSA about safety.
5. A blue dot on some flashbulbs that turns pink if there is an air leak.

Examples

“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.”

“Identity "safety spots" in each room, i.e., those away from windows, heavy furniture, etc. Rehearse reaching the "safety spots" with the family.”

“Everyone should exit from his or her room and meet at the designated safety spot.”

“This would become my safety spot where I would rush to when I felt a seizure coming on.”

“The sidewalk is my safety spot.”

“One safety spot points out the importance of calling for assistance before getting out of bed.While a mime artist falls flat on his face after getting up on his own, the narrator says, “ You may be weaker than you think."”

“Specifically, it was suggested they air talks by police, court, hospital, and school officials and insert safety spots into daily programing as well as sponsor safe-driving contests.”

“Keith Kirkpatrick, a farm broadcaster with WHO Radio in Des Moines, Iowa, not only regularly included safety spots on his station, he also assumed a leading role in directing safety efforts in his state.”

“A blue safety spot is a visible check on the safety-to-use of every bulb; the spot automatically turns pink if a defect develops.”

“Some makes of flashbulb are supplied with a blue safety spot on the glass envelope.”

“A blue safety spot inside every bulb turns pink if air has leaked inside.”

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