1. a person who assists a boxer between rounds, typically giving advice and medical attention
Usage: boxing
2. a player positioned at the corner in certain sports
Usage: sports

Examples

• The cornerman wiped the sweat from the boxer’s face.
• His cornerman gave him water and strategic advice.
• The experienced cornerman knew exactly how to treat the cut.
• The cornerman threw in the towel to stop the fight.
• Each boxer is allowed three cornermen during the match.
• The cornerman shouted instructions from outside the ring.