pivotman

noun

piv·​ot·​man ˈpi-vət-ˌman How to pronounce pivotman (audio)
: one who plays the pivot
specifically : a center on a basketball team

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pivotman was circa 1814

Dictionary Entries Near pivotman

Cite this Entry

“Pivotman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pivotman. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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