lineman

[lahyn-muhn]

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.

lineman

/ 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

Gender Note

See -man.

Other Word Forms

• underlineman noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lineman¹

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

Example Sentences

Also contributing has been sophomore defensive lineman Jeremiah Alexander, who was playing drums in the school band at this time last year.

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Northwestern tried to burn as much clock as possible but had to punt after Bruins defensive lineman A.J.

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Eagles defensive lineman blocked the kick, giving the Eagles an opportunity to take the lead.

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DiGiorgio said players are starting to play music in the locker room again, the offensive lineman bringing in his own portable sound system for everyone to enjoy.

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At any moment, whether it’s a lineman, linebacker or defensive back delivering the blow, be prepared to be wowed.

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