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