linkman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An adult linkboy; one bearing a torch or light.
  2. A player who uses speed and dexterity to keep an attacking team's downfield progress fluid.
  3. A man who acts as a link or connection.
  4. A presenter who provides the connecting verbiage between a number of separate items in a broadcast.

Word forms

linkman linkmen

Etymology

From link + -man. See link (“torch, light”).

Synonyms

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