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Meaning of cornerman | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  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. A policeman assigned to an intersection to direct the traffic.
    US, historical
  4. Synonym of endman (“type of stock minstrel character”).

Examples

“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 […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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