swingman

[ swing-man ]

noun

, Basketball.

, plural swing·men.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of swingman¹

First recorded in 1965–70; swing ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Harkless, 27, is a veteran swingman who has played sparingly for the Heat since signing as a free agent in November.

From Washington Post

The Bearcats feature electrifying swingman Sean Kilpatrick, but his teammates seriously struggle to score.

From The Daily Beast

Hourly we watched our trim ships take on the hues of a swingman's roundabouts.

From Project Gutenberg