I. ˈ ̷ ̷mən noun
( plural swingmen )
Etymology: in sense 1, from swing (II) ; in other senses, from swing (III)
1. or swing rider : one of usually two cowboys riding at each side of a trail herd behind the point men and ahead of the flank riders or the tail riders to prevent straying and keep other cattle out
2. : roundsman 3
3. : a superintendent of a dairy route
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌman noun
Etymology: swing (III) + man
: a player capable of playing effectively in two different positions and especially of playing both guard and forward on a basketball team