Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

legman

Noun

/ˈlɛɡˌmæn/

Definition

A person who carries out tasks on behalf of someone else, often involving physical labor or support.

Examples

The journalist sent his legman to gather information from the sources.
In the film, the legman was responsible for helping the detective with the legwork of the investigation.

Meaning

The term refers to an individual who assists others, usually in a physical capacity, such as running errands or providing support in various activities.