cornerman

See also: corner man

English

Etymology

corner +‎ -man

Noun

cornerman (plural cornermen)

1. (boxing) A coach, trainer or other assistant who attends to a boxer between rounds.
2. (basketball) A player who can play both the small forward and power forward positions.

   Synonym: corner

3. (US, historical) A policeman assigned to an intersection to direct the traffic.
   • 2011, Daniel F. Walsh, Thomas L. Derby, Russell W. Gates, Syracuse Police, page 113:

     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 […]

4. Synonym of endman (“type of stock minstrel character”)