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utility man

noun

  1. a worker expected to serve in any capacity when called on.
  2. an actor of miscellaneous small parts.
  3. Baseball. a player who is not a regular and whose value lies in an ability to play several positions.


utility man

noun

  1. a worker who is expected to serve in any of several capacities
  2. an actor who plays any of numerous small parts
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of utility man1

First recorded in 1850–55
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Moore, the Mariners’ Gold Glove utility man, who has played every position but catcher, uses four: two infield gloves, a first baseman’s mitt and another for the outfield.

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“I really don’t think you can take anything from last year and expect it to carry over to the start of the season,” veteran utility man Chris Taylor said.

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Instead of being locked into an everyday spot in center, there might be more infield opportunities for the smooth-fielding utility man, who served as the Dodgers’ primary shortstop in last year’s World Series run.

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The Saints’ utility man plays tight end, receiver, running back and quarterback — and he’s coming off a career-best performance.

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The rare miscue from the sure-handed utility man did not cost the Dodgers, as the next batter, Jazz Chisholm Jr., grounded out to end the inning, and Edman’s evening got progressively better from there.

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