linkman

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linkboy or linkman (ˈlɪŋkˌbɔɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -boys, -men
(formerly) a boy who carried a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
 
linkman or linkman
 
n

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World English Dictionary
linkman (ˈlɪŋkmən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -men
1.  a presenter of a television or radio programme, esp a sports transmission, consisting of a number of outside broadcasts from different locations
2.  another word for linkboy

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Linkman is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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