linkman

English

noun
Definitions
  • An adult linkboy; one bearing a torch or light.
  • (rugby) A player who uses speed and dexterity to keep an attacking team's downfield progress fluid.
  • A man who acts as a link or connection.
  • (broadcasting) A presenter who provides the connecting verbiage between a number of separate items in a broadcast.

Etymology

Suffix from English link (torch, light).

Origin

English

link

Gloss

torch, light

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

光, 明

Emoji
🔦

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