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pivotman
noun piv·ot·man \ˈpi-vət-ˌman\
basketball : a player who plays in the pivot : the center on a team
Full Definition of PIVOTMAN
: one who plays the pivot; specifically : a center on a basketball team
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First Known Use of PIVOTMAN
circa 1814
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