piv·ot·man
| \ ˈpi-vət-ˌman
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Definition of pivotman
: one who plays the pivot
specifically
: a center on a basketball team
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“Pivotman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotman. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of pivotman was circa 1814
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