"target man" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: target men [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|target men}} target man (plural target men)
  1. (soccer) Synonym of centre forward Categories (topical): Football (soccer) Synonyms: centre forward [synonym, synonym-of], targetman
    Sense id: en-target_man-en-noun-rKGTLQBu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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