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point man

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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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noun

  1. 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. 2.(by extension) A most trusted assistant or associate; the person upon whom one would most rely.

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