laceman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who applies tape, bandages, or other protective coverings to an athlete's injuries or wounds.

  - "The laceman worked tirelessly to wrap the injured athlete's ankle."
  - "After the game, the laceman tended to the players' wounds."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laceman
caramel , gelatin , helianthamel

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Variants

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legman , legmen

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'lacen' meaning 'to bind or mend with linen' or 'to mend with lac' (a type of resin or pitch used for mending).

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of athletic tape dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BC?

2. The Guinness World Record for the most bandages wrapped around a person in one hour is held by a laceman named David Ridpath, who wrapped 1,148 bandages in one hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. Athletic trainer: An athletic trainer is a healthcare professional who collaborates with physicians to optimize injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. While a laceman primarily focuses on applying protective coverings, an athletic trainer has a broader role in injury prevention and rehabilitation.

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Culture

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In sports, the laceman plays a crucial role in ensuring the athletes' safety and performance. They are often seen as unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to prevent injuries and help players recover from them.

How to Memorize "laceman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person applying tape or bandages to an athlete's injury. Imagine the process of wrapping the injury carefully and securely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laceman' with the image of a sports team's trainer room or the sidelines of a game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Laceman Lends Aid' to remember the definition of a laceman.

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