lineman

American  

[lahyn-muhn] / ˈlaɪn mən /

noun

plural

linemen

1. Also a person who installs or repairs telephone, telegraph, or other wires.

2. Football. one of the players in the line, as a center, guard, tackle, or end.

3. Surveying. a person who marks the positions of a survey mark with a range pole or the like.

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lineman British  

/ ˈlaɪnmən /

noun

1. another name for platelayer

2. a person who does the chaining, taping, or marking of points for a surveyor

3. (formerly) the member of a beach life-saving team who controlled the line used to help drowning swimmers and surfers

4. American football a member of the row of players who start each down positioned on either side of the line of scrimmage

5. another word for linesman

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Gender

See -man.

Other Word Forms

• underlineman noun

Etymology

Origin of lineman

First recorded in 1855–60; line ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Late in the third quarter, Texans defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins burst past left guard Zion Johnson, and then swiftly ran by center Bradley Bozeman in help protection and grabbed Herbert by the waist.

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Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said after the game that he was “definitely shook” by the changed call.

From Los Angeles Times

Defensive lineman Kobie Turner had a key sack for a defense that gave up three touchdown passes and several big plays in the first half, but neutralized Goff for most of the second.

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“He brings an incredible amount of value,” the retired lineman said.

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“I’m not saying that your quarterback is as tough as a defensive lineman,” he said.

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