attackman
noun
at·tack·man
ə-ˈtak-ˌman 
: a player (as in lacrosse) assigned to an offensive zone or position
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Beckham, a left-handed attackman, shifted from asking Drenner to pick up monster trucks as a young toddler to now feeding him passes during shooting sessions.
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
The junior attackman netted a pair of goals in the first quarter, helping the Clippers construct a 3-0 lead.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
The Carolina Chaos attackman is back in his home state this weekend, suiting up in Charlotte as part of the Premier Lacrosse League’s tour.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Kirst was aided by Goldstein, who scored four times, and senior attackman Michael Long, who added two assists.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
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Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
The junior attackman netted a pair of goals in the first quarter, helping the Clippers construct a 3-0 lead.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
The Carolina Chaos attackman is back in his home state this weekend, suiting up in Charlotte as part of the Premier Lacrosse League’s tour.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Kirst was aided by Goldstein, who scored four times, and senior attackman Michael Long, who added two assists.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
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“Attackman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attackman. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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