corner man

• Personne qui assiste un boxeur pendant un match, en donnant des conseils, en prodiguant des soins et en l'encourageant entre les rounds. Dans un sens plus large, désigne aussi un conseiller de confiance ou un soutien dans une situation compétitive.

A person who assists a boxer during a match, providing advice, medical attention, and encouragement between rounds. Also used more broadly to refer to a trusted advisor or supporter in a competitive situation.

1. Boxing assistantB2formal

   A member of a boxer's support team who provides advice, medical aid, and encouragement between rounds.

   coincorner

   • The corner man quickly stopped the bleeding from the boxer's cut.
   • A good corner man knows exactly when to throw in the towel.
   • He trained for years to become a professional corner man.

2. Street associateC1slangamerican

   A person who hangs around on street corners, often involved in informal or illicit activities.

   Habitué de coin de rue

   • The corner man kept watch while the deal went down.
   • He was known as the corner man in that neighborhood.
   • The police questioned the corner man about the incident.