Legman

/ˈlɛɡˌmæn/

Synonyms for "legman" (10 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
contactcourier

Strong matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
field reporterfield researcherinformant

Related words (5)

Noun(5 words)
information brokerinvestigative assistantreporter's aidesourcesource hunter

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: contact, courier, field reporter, field researcher, informant.
  • Sentence evidence is available for legman, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "legman".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "legman"

Keep "legman" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "legman" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "legman", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "legman" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

8 entries

More specific

4 entries
confidential sourcefield reporterinvestigative assistantundercover contact

Collocations

6 entries
field legmaninformant legmaninvestigative legmannewspaper legmanpolice legmansource legman

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

1 entries

Sample sentences

15 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

During the nine-month Great Lakes shipping season, the ore hogs—shovelers, "larry" car weighers, bulldozer operators, car pushers and "leg" men—unite in this miracle of supply that stock-piles enough iron ore to last through the winter. The leg man on a Hulett iron-ore unloader must possess a special blend of brawn, brains and a "go for broke" attitude. He must also be conscious of the safety of fellow workers below him as he deftly maneuvers a 75-ton vertical ramrod and iron-jawed grab bucket.

Source: wiktionary

[W]ell, anyway, he sent a chap who acts as his confidential ‘leg-man’ and ‘Man Friday’.

Source: wiktionary

Guillam was boss and legman, and twice a day he dropped the tapes on the Berne residency, using a parked car as a letter-box.

Source: wiktionary

A large ship was discharging LASH (lighter aboard ship) barges at its aft end. [...] The crane broke down and a repairman was called. One legman descended from his post on a small raised platform to the deck next to the crane. Once repaired, the crane operator sounded a warning siren. Thinking all was clear, he started the crane toward the aft. The legman next to the crane ran aft and attempted to climb a small ladder next to his post. He was caught between the ladder and the crane, suffering multiple injuries.

Source: wiktionary

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Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "legman"?

Closest matches include contact, courier, field reporter, field researcher, informant.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "legman"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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