pivotman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pivot; the soldier around whom a body of troops wheels.
  2. A player in a central position.
  3. A central or key person; someone around whom a particular project etc. rotates.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪvətman/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pivotman.wav

Word forms

pivotman pivotmen pivot man

Etymology

From pivot + man.

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