1. the center player on a basketball team who plays near the basket
Usage: basketball
2. a key person in an organization or group around whom activities revolve

Examples

• The team’s pivotman dominated the paint with his rebounding.
• At seven feet tall, he was a natural pivotman for the college team.
• The pivotman scored 20 points in the championship game.
• As the company’s pivotman, she coordinated all major projects.
• The coach relied on his experienced pivotman to anchor the defense.
• Without a strong pivotman, the team struggled in the low post.