point man
Meaning
Noun
- In combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
- A most trusted assistant or associate; the person upon whom one would most rely.
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