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cornerman
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See also: corner man
English
Etymology
Noun
cornerman (plural cornermen)
- (boxing) A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.
- (basketball) A player who can play both the small forward and power forward positions.
- Synonym: corner
- (US, historical) A policeman assigned to an intersection to direct the traffic.
- 2011, Daniel F. Walsh, Thomas L. Derby, Russell W. Gates, Syracuse Police, page 113:
- This cornerman is taking time out to provide directions to a driver. Their easily recognizable white hats and regular presence on their corners made these officers readily accessible […]
- Synonym of endman (“type of stock minstrel character”).
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