1. plural of pivotman; basketball players who play the center position, typically positioned near the basket
Usage: sports terminology
2. plural of pivotman; key persons around whom activities or operations revolve

Examples

• The team’s pivotmen dominated the paint throughout the game.
• Both pivotmen were over seven feet tall and excellent rebounders.
• The coach rotated his pivotmen to keep them fresh for the fourth quarter.
• These pivotmen serve as the foundation of our entire operation.
• The company’s pivotmen made all the crucial decisions during the merger.
• Without experienced pivotmen, the basketball team struggled in the post.