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swingman

[ swing-man ]

noun

, Basketball.
, plural swing·men.
  1. a player who can play either of two positions, usually guard and forward.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of swingman1

First recorded in 1965–70; swing 1 + man
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Example Sentences

Nick Martinez, 34, RP, RMG: An accomplished swingman, Martinez made 16 starts and 26 relief appearances for the Padres in 2024, going 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA.

Clippers swingman Terance Mann has agreed to a three-year, $47-million extension with the only NBA team he has ever played on, one of his agents, Aaron Mintz of CAA, confirmed to The Times on Friday.

Martin Perez, a veteran swingman, cost one prospect.

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.

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

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