gamesman
noun
a person who is skilled at manipulating events and circumstances to gain or maintain personal advantage, especially in business or politics.
gamesmen
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pluralof gamesman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Perec’s essay is somewhat tongue-in-cheek — he was an Oulipian, a tribe of literary gamesmen who found creativity in extreme restraint.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2021
In olden times, the upping took place all over England, with hundreds of boats and gamesmen plying all the major rivers and tributaries.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2018
After four sweeps, the shooting party moved on to an artificial lake where white-jacketed gamesmen dragged roped bells across the water, sending about 100 wild ducks aloft.
From Time Magazine Archive
