cornerman
/ˈkɔːrnərmæn/
noun
- A member of a boxer's support team who assists the boxer between rounds, providing advice, water, and medical attention.
- The cornerman quickly wiped the blood from the boxer's eye.
- He started as a cornerman before becoming a professional trainer.
- A good cornerman knows how to motivate a tired fighter.
- A player positioned in a corner of the field or court in certain sports, such as soccer or hockey.
- As a cornerman, she was responsible for taking all the corner kicks.
- The cornerman sent a perfect cross into the penalty area.
- The hockey cornerman passed the puck to the center.