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Rarepoint man
The correct spelling is point man.
How to pronounce point man
noun
Say it like: Poy-nt -man
The correct spelling is point man. In combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hosti…
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Definition
noun
- 1.In combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
- 2.(by extension) A most trusted assistant or associate; the person upon whom one would most rely.
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