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cornerman

cornerman

1 5.4
A person who helps and advises a boxer in their corner between rounds
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔrnərˌmæn/
translation icon : ayudante de esquina
  • The fighter felt confident knowing that his experienced cornerman was in his corner.

Examples

  • Having been there and done that is a big advantage for a cornerman.

    Blog text (8)

  • - I'll be your cornerman, you just go.

    The Women (2008)

  • You don't need a cornerman, do you?

    Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)

  • This guy, we expect a lot out of this guy, 'cause his cornerman, Richard Hamilton, who brought in three of the strongest Americans to ever step into this ring, that would be Dan Severn, Don Frye, and Mark Coleman.

    The Smashing Machine (2025)

  • During the boxing match, the trainer acted as a cornerman, giving advice between rounds.

  • After every round, the cornerman quickly assessed the fighter's strategy and provided crucial tips.

Synonyms

second
vscornerman
1 9.3

A person who helps and supports a fighter during a duel or boxing match

is present beside the boxer between rounds to give advice and immediate care

Surface Forms

cornerman singular
cornermen plural

Morphology

cornerman = corner + man (transparent) = corner + man

The compound 'corner' + 'man' directly denotes a person associated with the corner; learners can readily infer 'a man in the corner' or 'person who works in a fighter's corner'.

Etymology

The word cornerman comes from corner 'place at the edge of the boxing ring' and man 'person'. So a cornerman is the person who helps, gives advice, and cares for the boxer between rounds.