swingman

[ swing-man ]

/ ˈswɪŋˌmæn /

Save This Word!

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

QUIZZES

Apostrophes can be tricky; prove you know the difference between it’s and its in this crafty quiz!

Question 1 of 12

On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

First recorded in 1965–70; swing¹ + man

The Bearcats feature electrifying swingman Sean Kilpatrick, but his teammates seriously struggle to score.
March Madness: 5 Games to Watch|Ben Teitelbaum|March 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hourly we watched our trim ships take on the hues of a swingman's roundabouts.
Merchantmen-at-Arms|David W. Bone