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Definition of Point man
1. Noun. Someone who is the forefront of an important enterprise. "He is the president's point man on economic issues"
Generic synonyms: Leader
2. Noun. A soldier who goes ahead of a patrol.
Generic synonyms: Soldier
Definition of Point man
1. Noun. (military) 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. ¹
2. Noun. By extension, a most trusted assistant or associate; the person to whom one would most rely upon. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com