pointmaker
nounUK /ˈpɔɪntˌmeɪkə/
US /ˈpɔɪntˌmeɪkər/
A pointmaker is a person who scores points in a game.
Our best pointmaker scored three goals in the match.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A player on a team who regularly earns points for the team.
She is the team's top pointmaker this season.
3. A person who makes a point or argument in a discussion.
The pointmaker in the debate gave clear reasons for his view.
4. A tool or device used to mark points on a surface.
He used a pointmaker to mark the spots on the map.