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netman

American  
[net-man, -muhn] / ˈnɛtˌmæn, -mən /

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.


Etymology

Origin of netman

net 1 + man

Example Sentences

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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 Project Gutenberg