cornerman

See also: corner man

English

Etymology

corner +‎ -man

Noun

cornerman (plural cornermen)

  1. (boxing) A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.
  2. (basketball) A player who can play both the small forward and power forward positions.
    Synonym: corner
  3. (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 […]
  4. Synonym of endman (“type of stock minstrel character”)
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