swingman
noun
a player who can play either of two positions, usually guard and forward.
swingmen
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pluralof swingman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Every game they play will be a bullpen game, with the team counting on a patchwork of openers, swingmen and relievers to register 27 outs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
Cavaliers: F Lamar Stevens made his third straight start, giving Cleveland two athletic swingmen in the lineup.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
But that was not even general enough for the NBA's position-less direction with swingmen on the backcourt/frontcourt border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2018
But the red-headed bruiser played just 12 minutes during this year’s playoffs as one of those same larger swingmen — Paul Pierce — shredded Toronto’s defense.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2015
With swingmen Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Jackson injured, the Spurs were left with nine players to dress for a nationally televised game on TNT and Stern in a furious, disciplinary mood.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2012
