noun
- a player who plays the center position on a sports team, especially in ice hockey or basketball
Usage: common in North American sports; also spelled 'centre man' in Canadian English
Examples
- The team's centerman is responsible for taking most of the face-offs in hockey.
- He was drafted as a centerman but later moved to the wing position.
- The centerman needs to be strong on defense and skilled at passing.
- Their best centerman was injured, so they had to adjust their lineup.
- Playing centerman requires excellent skating ability and hockey sense.