lineman
Origin of lineman
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Other words from lineman
- un·der·line·man, noun, plural un·der·line·men.
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How to use lineman in a sentence
Along the way, he oversaw the draft selections of quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive linemen Ndamukong Suh and Ezekiel Ansah, orchestrated a trade of receiver Roy Williams that netted three picks, and led the Lions on two postseason runs.
Washington working to hire 49ers executive Martin Mayhew to a front-office role | Nicki Jhabvala, Mark Maske | January 20, 2021 | Washington PostA veteran lineman is on the verge of landing a spot in the NFL history books.
A veteran lineman could become the first to play for two NFL teams in the same postseason | Cindy Boren | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostA timeline of Alex Smith’s remarkable comeback Washington entered intensive protocols after Matt Ioannidis, a defensive lineman on injured reserve, tested positive for the coronavirus.
Washington football timeline: From Ron Rivera hiring to playoff exit | Sam Fortier | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe play resulted in a 23-yard loss after one of his linemen recovered the loose ball, but it came close to being a catastrophic turnover.
Eight big questions for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs | John Clayton | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe Browns were so short on linemen that defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi blocked on the field goal team.
Browns shake off their history, secure first playoff win since 1995 | Adam Kilgore, Des Bieler | January 11, 2021 | Washington Post
“He was a good matchup,” Jones said of Brown, a defensive lineman for his high school football team.
'Go Ahead and Shoot Me': The Veteran Who Defied Ferguson's Cops | Justin Glawe | August 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUniversity of Missouri All-American defensive lineman and likely NFL draft pick Michael Sam is gay.
Up to a Point: P.J. O’Rourke on Valentine’s Day and Oral Hygiene | P. J. O’Rourke | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSuppose the “best” football player was an offensive lineman for Youngstown State?
The Heisman ‘Bad Boys’: Jameis Winston, Johnny Manziel, and Who Should Really Win | Allen Barra | December 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSo naturally it turned to a former college-football lineman.
Citi is now betting the lineman can transform into a quarterback.
A lineman was sent out to repair it under escort of civil guards, who were forced by the rebels to retire.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanYou can make a lineman's holster in the same way, using plastic or soft leather.
Electricity for the 4-H Scientist | Eric B. WilsonDrew turned toward Stockbridge as the lineman shuffled through the portires.
Whispering Wires | Henry LeverageHe was a lineman for a telegraph company, healthy and strong, used to open-air life and hard work.
The Kempton-Wace Letters | Jack London"Anybody ought to know it 'thout being told, you old Rube," growled the lineman, who was from Boggs City.
The Daughter of Anderson Crow | George Barr McCutcheon
British Dictionary definitions for lineman
/ (ˈlaɪnmən) /
another name for platelayer
a person who does the chaining, taping, or marking of points for a surveyor
Australian and NZ (formerly) the member of a beach life-saving team who controlled the line used to help drowning swimmers and surfers
American football a member of the row of players who start each down positioned on either side of the line of scrimmage
US and Canadian another word for linesman (def. 2)
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