netman
Americannoun
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a tennis player.
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Tennis. the partner in a doubles game who stands near the net in the forward part of the court.
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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.
From Time Magazine Archive
Phil would be outraged�if the Hawks' new netman were not his kid brother Tony, 26.
From Time Magazine Archive
If he dislikes to meet a netman, go to the net.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
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