ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cornerman

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cornerman is a noun meaning (boxing) A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.

Meaning

(boxing) A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.

More Meanings

  1. (basketball) A player who can play both the small forward and power forward positions.
  2. (US, historical) A policeman assigned to an intersection to direct the traffic.
  3. Synonym of endman (“type of stock minstrel character”).

Example Sentences

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 […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for cornerman

Depending on context, synonyms include corner, endman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trainer, colourman, bottleholder, roundman, bottleman, counterman.

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