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Definition of pointman

pointman

/ˈpɔɪntˌmæn/
point · man
Plural:pointmen
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• noun

1

A person who acts as the primary representative, coordinator, or leader for a project, organization, or initiative.

Example

"The senior director served as the company's pointman during the complex merger negotiations."

2

A soldier or patrol member positioned at the very front of an advancing formation to watch for hazards or ambushes.

Example

"The experienced scout walked ahead of the rest of the unit as the pointman through the dense forest."

3

British A railway worker responsible for operating the track switches (points) to guide trains onto the correct rails.

Example

"The railway pointman pulled the heavy lever in the signal box to divert the freight train onto the siding."

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• Nearby Words

pointless
pointlessly
pointlessness
pointman
pointy
poise
poised

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pointman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pointman
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