netman

[net-man, -muhn]

noun

plural

netmen 

1. a tennis player.

2. Tennis.,  the partner in a doubles game who stands near the net in the forward part of the court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of netman¹

net ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Gonzales advised the U.S. pair to go into tandem alignment; i.e., have the netman play on the same side of the court as the server, force Fraser to return service down the sideline.

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Phil would be outraged�if the Hawks' new netman were not his kid brother Tony, 26.

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If he dislikes to meet a netman, go to the net.

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