Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

linkman

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
linkman
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An adult linkboy; one bearing a torch or light.

noun

A player who uses speed and dexterity to keep an attacking team's downfield progress fluid.

noun

A man who acts as a link or connection.

noun

A presenter who provides the connecting verbiage between a number of separate items in a broadcast.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From link + -man. See link (“torch, light”).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

linkmen (plural)

Synonyms

torchbearer linkboy

Questions

What does linkman mean?
An adult linkboy; one bearing a torch or light.
Where does linkman come from?
From link + -man. See link (“torch, light”).

How to pronounce linkman

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