1. Plural of pointman; soldiers or scouts positioned at the front of a military unit or patrol to detect danger.
Usage: military; often used in combat or tactical contexts
2. Plural of pointman; individuals who lead or spearhead an effort, initiative, or organization.
Usage: figurative; business or organizational context

Examples

• The pointmen moved cautiously through the dense forest, scanning for enemy activity.
• The company's pointmen in the tech division drove innovation across the industry.
• During the patrol, the pointmen signaled back to alert the unit of potential threats.
• Several pointmen were assigned to lead the charge into the contested territory.
• The organization's pointmen championed the new sustainability initiative from the start.