Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In theat. lang., an actor of the smallest parts in a play. A supernumerary is called a utility-man, or is said to have gone into the “utility,” when he has a part with words given him.
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Examples
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It paired her with an unlikely collaborator in Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who produced the record, wrote its stirring title song and helped usher Ms. Staples back onto concert bills she might not have graced otherwise — including this one in Gowanus with indie Americana artist Jolie Holland and TV on the Radio's hirsute utility-man Kyp Malone.
From Ska to Soul, a Flavor for Every Tastemaker Andy Battaglia 2011
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When I used to ask my uncle who his favorite Met was in the early part of the past decade, his response was always the same: utility-man Joe McEwing.
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When I used to ask my uncle who his favorite Met was in the early part of the past decade, his response was always the same: utility-man Joe McEwing.
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Though Gonzalez was ready Saturday, manager Tony Perez gave another start to utility-man Andy Fox, who homered in consecutive games and raised his average from .143 to .179 in three days.
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When I used to ask my uncle who his favorite Met was in the early part of the past decade, his response was always the same: utility-man Joe McEwing.
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In this week's episode called, "The Perfect Week", New York Yankees utility-man Nick Swisher makes a cameo appearance.
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While the Cubs were able to avoid arbitration with utility-man Ronny Cedeño -- shown interest in free agent Rich Aurilia, whose .321 / .377 / .526 line in 137 at-bats against left-handed pitchers last season would offer a marked improvement over Cedeño's
MVN 2009
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While the Cubs were able to avoid arbitration with utility-man Ronny Cedeño -- shown interest in free agent Rich Aurilia, whose .321 / .377 / .526 line in 137 at-bats against left-handed pitchers last season would offer a marked improvement over Cedeño's
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Willie Bloomquist could land in Boston as a replacement for utility-man Alex Cora, according to MLBTradeRumors. com.
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Following news that Alex Gordon has landed on the DL and will miss roughly two months following hip surgery, utility-man Mark Teahen is expected to be positioned back at third base for the time being.
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