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
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of pivotman
basketball : a player who plays in the pivot : the center on a team
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The first known use of pivotman was circa 1814
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