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swingman

American  
[swing-man] / ˈswɪŋˌmæn /

noun

Basketball.

plural

swingmen
  1. a player who can play either of two positions, usually guard and forward.


Etymology

Origin of swingman

First recorded in 1965–70; swing 1 + man

Example Sentences

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Star swingman Yaxel Lendeborg went from a little-known scorer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to a first-team All-American.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Once the Dodgers get healthier, his value as a multi-inning relief option will likely mean resuming his swingman role.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

After a scoreless opening inning from Brasier, Yarbrough did just enough in his swingman role, preserving an early lead despite yielding four runs in 4⅓ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Lakers swingman Cam Reddish was ruled out with a sprained right ankle.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

In Wednesday’s session, Ohtani worked a swing-less walk against reliever Daniel Hudson, then hit a ground ball to second base against left-handed swingman Ryan Yarbrough.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024