pointman
/ˈpɔɪntmæn/
noun
- A person who is the leader or main representative of a group, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.
- The CEO acted as the pointman during the company's crisis negotiations.
- The politician served as the pointman for the new policy initiative.
- He was the pointman for the rescue team, coordinating all the efforts.
- In military or police operations, the soldier or officer who takes the lead position in a patrol or formation, often the first to encounter danger.
- The experienced pointman signaled the rest of the team to stop.
- The pointman moved cautiously through the jungle, watching for traps.
- As pointman, he was responsible for spotting any threats ahead of the squad.
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