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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.
  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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