Definition

A player whose main job is to score points or create scoring opportunities in a game, especially in sports like lacrosse.

Example

The attackman scored three goals in the championship game.

Conversation

Did you see how well the attackman played in the game last night?

Yeah, he was on fire!

I think he really knows how to find the goal.

Definitely, he's becoming one of my favorite players to watch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Attackman → The word is formed from "attack" (from Old French *ataquer*, meaning to assault or set upon) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a human being). An attackman is a person who engages in an assault or offensive action, particularly in sports like lacrosse.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'setting upon' ('ataquer') an opponent — that's why an attackman is a person who engages in offensive actions.

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