cornerman

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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.
  • (US) A policeman assigned to an intersection to direct the traffic.

Etymology

Suffix from English corner.

Origin

English

corner

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