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cornerman en · NOUN

Etymology

From corner + -man.

Meanings

1. A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.
2. A player who can play both the small forward and power forward positions.
3. (US, historical) A policeman assigned to an intersection to direct the traffic.
   • 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 […] 2011, Daniel F. Walsh, Thomas L. Derby, Russell W. Gates, Syracuse Police, page 113:
4. Synonym of endman (“type of stock minstrel character”).

Forms

Synonyms

corner · endman